Kanpur Coaching Centre Owner Arrested for Raping 10th-Grade Student; Threatened Family to Silence Her
Kanpur, January 9, 2026: In a disturbing incident from Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur, a 10th-grade student has accused her coaching centre owner of sexually assaulting her for over a month. The accused allegedly threatened both the girl and her family, forcing her to stay silent and causing her to fall into depression.
Details of the CaseThe victim, a student of a local school in Kidwai Nagar, attended classes at Bright Institute, run by Devendra Patel, who also serves as a teacher at her school. According to the victim’s father, the abuse began in December 2025. Whenever she resisted, Patel allegedly threatened to kill her family and ruin her life, compelling her to remain silent.
The incident came to light on Thursday morning when the girl refused to go to coaching. Upon repeated questionin...









