In Pune, a 42-year-old teacher and the school's headmaster were arrested after the teacher allegedly sent obscene messages to a 13-year-old student and inappropriately touched her, with the headmaster failing to report the incident. In Akola, Maharashtra, a 47-year-old teacher was arrested for molesting six girl students and showing them obscene videos over four months; the case was reported after the girls contacted a Child Welfare Committee. In Shivamogga, Karnataka, a teacher was arrested following complaints from 20 students about sexual assault, leading to multiple cases being filed under the POCSO Act. These incidents highlight significant lapses in reporting and addressing teacher misconduct across various regions, with ongoing investigations to uncover further details.