A teacher of a government primary school has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Class VII student, police said recently.

The teacher was arrested and a case has been registered against him, said Anil Kaparvan, Station House Officer, Kotwali police station.

He had been harassing the girl for the last few days and was showing her objectionable videos.

The incident came to light when the girl complained to her parents, the SHO said.

The teacher has been placed under suspension by the Education Department.