POCSO act invoked on teacher for showing obscene video to student in Chamba govt school, department also acted - Chamba teacher accused of showing obscene content to student POSCO act invoked

The education department had earlier, on the basis of preliminary investigation, suspended the accused teacher. The headquarters of the suspended accused has been fixed as Chamba Block Education Office. The student gave information about the case to her mother. Ramesh Kumar, a teacher in a government primary school in Saloni sub-division, was accused of molesting the student by showing obscene material on his mobile phone. This incident took place on October 14. The student told this to her mother. As soon as the case was aired on the internet media, Child Line, Education Department and police also came into action. The department team reached the school on Thursday led by Block Education Officer Sundla. The department team went to the school and recorded the statements of the students, teachers and parents. Investigation of the case continues: ASP On the other hand, ASP Hitesh Lakhanpal confirmed that a case has been registered against the accused teacher under the POCSO Act. He said the matter is being investigated and further action will be taken as per rules.