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Teacher Kidnaps Student at Knifepoint
29 Jan
Summary
- A teacher kidnapped a student at knifepoint.
- The teacher threatened to slit the student's throat.
- The accused teacher was arrested and suspended.
A government school teacher in Sultanpur, identified as Abdul Rashid, 40, was apprehended for kidnapping a Class 3 student. The terrifying incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon after school hours in the Chanda Kotwali area.
The accused allegedly intercepted the young girl as she walked home alone. He forced her into his car, where two other men were present, and threatened her with a knife, warning her against raising an alarm. She stated he repeatedly told her he would cut her throat if she spoke.
After driving around for approximately two hours through forested areas, the teacher abandoned the child near a mosque, about one kilometer from her residence. Upon returning home and recounting her harrowing experience, her family alerted the authorities.
The police arrested Rashid, and he was presented in court. He is currently being questioned to ascertain the motive behind the kidnapping. The Basic Shiksha Adhikari has suspended the teacher and initiated an inquiry.
