Kanpur Teachers Arrested for Rape and Blackmail of NEET Aspirant
Two teachers from a prominent coaching center in Kanpur have been detained following allegations of rape and blackmailing a minor preparing for medical entrance exams.
- The victim, a minor at the time, moved to Kanpur in 2022 to prepare for the NEET medical entrance exam.
- Biology teacher Sahil Siddiqui allegedly drugged and raped the student, recording the act to use as blackmail.
- The student was reportedly held captive and sexually assaulted over a six-month period by Siddiqui.
- Chemistry teacher Vikas Porwal also allegedly raped the student during this time.
- Both teachers have been arrested and face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.