Kurnool, November 3: In a shocking incident, a school teacher on Saturday allegedly slit the throat of a Class 9 girl for rejecting his marriage proposal. The accused was working as a Hindi teacher at Rockwell High School in Bangarupeta area of Kurnool. On Saturday morning, he allegedly entered the girl's home in an intoxicated state and slit her throat with a blade. The 30-year-old teacher was identified as Shankar. 'Good Touch, Bad Touch' Teacher in Pune School Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Four Class 9 Boys.

The survivor had reportedly informed her mother about unwelcomed advances from the teacher and she had warned the accused. The girl was alone at home when the incident occurred. Shankar was beaten by a local mob who gather outside the girl's house after she started screaming. Following the incident, the girl was rushed to a hospital. Sources informed that the girl is out of danger.

The accused was later handed over to police and was admitted to a local government hospital. The accused is booked under the sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC). Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Ghanta Srinivas condemn the attack and ordered a probe into the matter. Meanwhile, Shankar was suspended from his duty.

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