Hathras Professor Arrested for Decades of Sexual Exploitation and Blackmail

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Proctor at PC Bagla Degree College, was apprehended after a 72-hour manhunt, with evidence revealing over 59 explicit videos and systemic abuse since 2008.

Rajneesh Kumar, a Geography professor and Chief Proctor at PC Bagla Degree College, was arrested in Prayagraj after evading authorities for three days.
Investigators uncovered a USB drive containing 59 explicit videos, which Kumar used to blackmail students into further exploitation.
Kumar's pattern of abuse reportedly began in 2008, leveraging his position of authority to coerce students with promises of academic and professional advancement.
Authorities revealed that Kumar used specialized software to secretly record assaults, keeping victims unaware of the recordings until they were used for blackmail.
The case has prompted widespread outrage, with officials pledging strict action and raising concerns about institutional accountability in preventing abuse.