Teacher Arrested for Attempted Rape of Ninth-Grade Student

In a shocking incident, police apprehended a computer teacher in Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-7 on Monday on charges of attempted rape. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a ninth-grade student against the accused.

The accused, whose identity is being withheld pending investigation, was taken into custody for further inquiry after the student reported the incident to the police on Sunday. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Hom Bahadur Parajuli, the alleged assault took place on December 12 when the accused lured the victim to an abandoned house near his residence under the guise of providing a question paper.

Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter to gather more evidence and ascertain the facts surrounding the case. The police are working diligently to ensure justice for the victim and to bring the accused to account for his actions.

The incident has sparked concerns among the local community, prompting a broader discussion on the safety and security of students, particularly in educational settings. The police are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.