Teacher Arrested in Disturbing POCSO Case

A teacher from a coaching center, Devendra Patel, was arrested following allegations of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student. The incident surfaced when the student confided in her mother. Patel allegedly threatened the girl to maintain silence. Authorities have charged Patel under the POCSO Act.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kanpur | Updated: 10-01-2026 00:35 IST | Created: 10-01-2026 00:35 IST
Teacher Arrested in Disturbing POCSO Case
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A teacher from a local coaching center has been apprehended after being accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student for over a month, according to authorities.

Police identified the perpetrator as Devendra Patel, who allegedly carried out the assaults at his coaching facility. The shocking incident was exposed when the young victim revealed the torment to her mother.

Following the family's complaint, local law enforcement officers took swift action, arresting Patel and charging him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The victim is undergoing medical examination.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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