47-year-old teacher writes ‘love letter’ to 13-year-old student in Uttar Pradesh

KANPUR: In a bizarre incident, a 47-year-old government basic school teacher in Kannauj fell in love with his 13-year-old class VIII student.
The teacher in a one -page love letter written to the student expressed his love for her. He asked the student to tear the letter after reading it.
The student narrated the letter to her parents, who approached the police and lodged a complaint accusing the teacher of molestation. The case pertains to a village in Sadar Kotwali police area.
The student's father alleged that when they reached the teacher and asked him to apologize for doing such an act, he didn't apologize but on the contrary, threatened them of dire consequences, and said, “He will make the girl disappear”.
The teacher began the letter by writing the name of the student and then wrote that he loves her very much and will be missing her a lot during the holidays. If she gets a chance, she must call him, he further wrote.
He also asked the girl to come and meet him once before the holidays, and if she really loves him, she will definitely come.
He further wrote in the letter that he will always love her. He asked the student to tear the letter after reading it, and not show it to anyone.
SP Kunwar Anupam Singh said that a case has been registered on the complaint of the family members and investigations are continuing.
District basic education officer Kaustubh Singh said, “A team has been formed after the matter came to light. A report has been sought. Strict action will be taken against the teacher.”
On the other hand, Anup Mishra, president of the Teachers' Union, said that if the allegations are found to be true, the union will demand strict action against the accused teacher.