Jind teacher booked for sending obscene messages to girl student

The student, aged 17, said the teacher had sent her the objectionable messages on April 8 following which she had complained to the principal but no action was taken. She alleged that the principal advised her to stay mum, following which she approached the police.

An English teacher of a private school in Jind was booked for allegedly sending obscene messages and videos to a Class-12 girl student. The student, aged 17, said the teacher had sent her the objectionable messages on April 8 following which she had complained to the principal but no action was taken. She alleged that the principal advised her to stay mum, following which she approached the police. While the teacher has been booked under POCSO Act, the principal has also been booked for criminal intimidation. A hunt is on for the duo, the principal said. HTC

An English teacher of a private school in Jind was booked for allegedly sending obscene messages and videos to a Class-12 girl student. (HT File)

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