Teacher Arrested in Chamoli for Alleged Molestation of Schoolgirl Article Description:

A teacher in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, has been arrested on charges of molesting an 11-year-old student. This incident has raised concerns about safety in educational institutions.

Apr 8, 2025 - 20:46
Teacher Arrested in Chamoli for Alleged Molestation of Schoolgirl  Article Description:

A teacher from Chamoli, Uttarakhand, has been arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old schoolgirl. The accused, identified as 52-year-old Devendra Chandwal, was an English teacher at a private school in Gopeshwar.

The victim's parents filed a complaint with the police, accusing the teacher of inappropriately touching the girl and making offensive remarks. Following the complaint, a case was registered against Devendra Chandwal under sections 75 BNS and 9/10 of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act.

The accused teacher was arrested by the police late on Mond↓ vening and will be presented before the court on Tuesday. This police late on Monday evening and will be presented before the court on Tuesday. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of children in educational institutions and has sparked outrage among the community. Authorities are calling for stricter measures to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

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