Odisha: Teacher booked for proposing to minor student

Teacher of a government high school was booked after he allegedly proposed  a Class X  student. 

JAIPUR: Teacher of a government high school was booked after he allegedly proposed a Class X  student.  Nrusinga Charan Sahu, the teacher of Nuagaon High School in Sakuntalapur under Barachana block in the district, has been absconding after an FIR was lodged against him on Monday night.

The incident came to light after the girl’s father lodged a complaint with Barachana police.  According to the complainant, the girl was taking private tuition from Sahu.

“The teacher requested the girl’s parents to send their daughter for tuition separately so that he could focus on her progress in studies. The girl’s parents agreed to do the same. But, he took advantage of the situation and proposed the girl,” police said.

The accused is married and father of two children. The 15-year-old girl had spurned his proposal several times.“On Monday, the teacher proposed to her again. He attempted to lure her by promising to help her in her studies,” police added. The girl narrated the incident to her mother, after which a complaint was filed against the accused. Police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused.

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