Math teacher arrested in Rajkot for alleged sexual assault of minor student

Police in Rajkot have arrested Mohit Tank, a mathematics instructor at a government school, following allegations that he sexually assaulted a minor student in his custody. The eighth-grade student, aged 14, was allegedly coerced into accompanying the teacher to his residential apartment under duress.

According to the case details, the teacher exploited his position of authority by threatening to fail the student academically if she did not comply with his demands. Using this threat as leverage, he allegedly transported her to his flat where the assault occurred.

The arrest comes after the student's family filed a formal complaint with local law enforcement. Police registered a case under relevant provisions pertaining to crimes against children and sexual assault. Investigators have launched a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of students in educational institutions and the abuse of authority by school staff. Education officials have been alerted to strengthen safeguarding measures and establish clearer reporting mechanisms for students to lodge complaints against staff members.