A government school teacher, accused of harassing a 16-year-old female student, was beaten and his head and face were blackened by the minor’s family members.

According to details, the incident took place in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan – an Indian state, wherein a government school teacher was beaten for allegedly harassing a 16-year-old female student.

The matter came to light after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

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The family members have registered a case against the accused teacher – identified as Rajesh – for allegedly harassing the 16-year-old student.

Meanwhile, Rajesh has also lodged a cross first information report (FIR) against the girl’s family for physically assaulting him.

Karanpur Circle Officer Sudha Palawat said that after knowing about the alleged molestation incident, the student’s family members reached the school and thrashed the accused. They also blackened his head and face.

The CO said a case against the government teacher was registered on Saturday while the teacher lodged a cross FIR on Sunday. “The matter is being investigated. No arrest has been made so far,” she added.