Former Tutor Arrested in Disturbing Cyber Harassment Case
In a shocking case from Surat, cybercrime police have apprehended a 35-year-old tuition teacher for allegedly creating multiple fake Instagram accounts to harass a former student. The accused, identified as Bhavesh Patel, a resident of Katargam, continued his torment of the 23-year-old woman even five years after she stopped attending his classes.
Persistent Harassment Through Fake Profiles
According to police officials, Patel created five fake Instagram accounts using the woman's photographs and circulated objectionable messages about her to relatives and friends. The accused utilized a virtual number to send defamatory content and maintained these fraudulent social media profiles to systematically target the victim.
The disturbing pattern of harassment began after the woman completed her education at Positive Classes in Katargam, where Patel taught commerce and served as an administrative partner. Despite the passage of time since their student-teacher relationship ended, the accused continued his malicious activities.
Long Battle for Justice
The victim's journey to seek justice has been lengthy and challenging. She initially approached police authorities two years ago, but at that time, investigators were unable to trace Patel. The situation escalated recently when the woman learned from friends and family members that multiple Instagram accounts featuring her photos were circulating inappropriate messages.
Faced with renewed and intensified harassment, the victim filed another formal complaint with the cybercrime cell. This second complaint led to a thorough investigation that ultimately resulted in Patel's arrest on Saturday.
Police officials confirmed that the accused had been using sophisticated methods to hide his identity, including virtual numbers and carefully crafted fake profiles. The persistence of the harassment over such an extended period highlights the challenges victims face in combating online abuse.
Growing Concern Over Cyber Harassment
This case underscores the serious nature of cyber harassment in educational and professional relationships. The fact that the harassment continued for years after the formal student-teacher relationship ended demonstrates how digital platforms can be weaponized to prolong abuse.
Cybercrime authorities in Surat have emphasized the importance of reporting such incidents promptly and maintaining documentation of online harassment. They also highlighted the technical capabilities now available to trace perpetrators who attempt to hide behind virtual identities.
The arrest serves as a warning to those who might misuse social media platforms to harass others, while also providing some measure of relief to victims of similar crimes who are seeking justice.
