Girish Park coaching teacher allegedly molested Class 11 student; FIR filed

A disturbing incident of sexual harassment has come to light in Kolkata, where an 11th-standard student was allegedly assaulted by her tuition teacher, Rohit Pandey, at his coaching center in Girish Park. According to the victim, the incident occurred on November 8, 2024, when Pandey, finding her alone, attempted to take advantage of her.

The victim alleged that Pandey back-hugged her, made her sit on his lap, kissed her forcefully, and touched her intimate areas and upper body. He also made inappropriate comments, asking if she had seen a man's intimate areas before. After the incident, Pandey asked the victim to swear on her books and knowledge that she would not disclose the incident to anyone.

The minor victim was left traumatized and couldn't sleep for two days. She eventually confided in her coaching friends, who informed their parents and the police. However, Pandey's relatives tipped him off about the planned action, and he absconded, switching off the center's lights and sending a message to the batch WhatsApp group that classes were over due to a power issue.

When students turned on the main switch, they discovered Pandey had fled, and in a fit of rage, they damaged some tables at the center. They then proceeded to file an FIR at Girish Park Police Station. However, Pandey's family is allegedly trying to close the case.