Uttar Pradesh: Class 10 student, friends arrested for blackmailing teacher with secretly filmed video in Agra
By Team Asianet Newsable | First Published Oct 6, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTDespite her efforts to distance herself, the student continued pressuring her, even demanding that she meet his friends. This ongoing harassment caused the teacher immense emotional distress. The situation reached a breaking point when the video gained traction on social media.
In a shocking incident, four teenagers, including a class 10 student, were arrested in Agra for allegedly blackmailing a female teacher. It is reportedly said that the student, along with three of his friends, allegedly filmed a compromising video of the teacher without her knowledge and later shared it on Instagram.
According to reports, the teacher had been tutoring the student at her residence, where the incident took place. The accused secretly filmed the teacher while she was bathing during one of his visits. Using the footage, the student attempted to blackmail her into an inappropriate relationship.
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When the teacher tried to cut off all contact and blocked the student on social media, he responded by sharing the video with his friends. Eventually, the video made its way onto Instagram, further escalating the situation. The public exposure of the video deeply affected the teacher, who, fearing humiliation, was driven to contemplate suicide.
Despite her efforts to distance herself, the student continued pressuring her, even demanding that she meet his friends. This ongoing harassment caused the teacher immense emotional distress. The situation reached a breaking point when the video gained traction on social media.
Authorities were quick to take action. A support team from the "Mission Shakti" campaign, which focuses on women's safety, intervened. Agra's Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Suraj Rai led the investigation, resulting in the arrest of the student and his three accomplices. However, one suspect, believed to be responsible for creating the Instagram page where the video was posted, remains at large.
The incident has drawn massive criticism from various sections of society. Vishal Sharma, Vice Chairman of the Hindustani Biradari, condemned the breach of trust between the teacher and student, describing the act as an "unforgivable crime." Social activist Sameer Qureshi also expressed his disapproval, stating that students who disrespect their teachers are unlikely to find success in life.
Activist Vijay Upadhyay highlighted the growing concerns surrounding substance abuse and inappropriate behavior among today's youth, calling for immediate attention to these troubling trends.
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