Madhya Pradesh Student Sets Teacher on Fire Over Complaint About Inappropriate Comment
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Collage showing accused with privacy protection and a representation of violence against women, related to the Madhya Pradesh school attack case.
In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur district, an 18-year-old school student allegedly set his teacher on fire after she lodged a complaint against him for making inappropriate comments about her saree during Independence Day celebrations. The accused, Suryansh Kochar, a student at Excellence School (Utkrisht Vidyalaya), reportedly poured kerosene on his 26-year-old teacher on August 18 before fleeing the scene.
The teacher sustained 10-15 percent burn injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Manoj Gupta, the victim had known Kochar for two years, during which he had developed one-sided feelings toward her. The comment on her saree during the school’s Independence Day event led the teacher to file a complaint, resulting in Kochar’s expulsion, which may have triggered the violent attack.
Police have registered a case under Section 124A and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Further investigation will proceed after recording the victim’s full statement. Kochar was arrested the same day from Kalyanpur village and remains in police custody.
