‘Who Are You to Question Me?’: Gujarat Class 12 Student Slaps Teacher, Captured on CCTV, Arrested.

In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread outrage across social media and educational circles, an 18-year-old Class 12 student, identified as Mohammad Khan Ansari, allegedly slapped a female teacher after she questioned him for arriving late to a preliminary examination in Panchmahal district of Gujarat.

What Happened?

The incident took place on January 24, 2026 at S.J. Dave High School in Shehra town, Panchmahal district. According to police reports, the student arrived late for his Class 12 second preliminary exam, prompting a female invigilator to ask him the reason for his delay.

Instead of explaining himself, the teenager allegedly lost his temper, retorting:

“No one asks me anything at home, so who are you to question me?”
He then slapped the teacher on her cheek, shoved her, and fled the classroom. The shocking moment was reportedly captured on the school’s CCTV cameras and quickly went viral online, triggering public outrage.

SHOCKER 🚨 Class 12 student Mohammad Khan Ansari slapped a female teacher for questioning his late arrival in Panchmahal, Gujarat.

He said "No one at home questions me, who are you to question me?" 😳

Gujarat Police have arrested him. pic.twitter.com/E2RdlI8HQp

— News Algebra (@NewsAlgebraIND) February 8, 2026

Aftermath and Threats

Just three days later, on January 27, the student allegedly returned to the school campus along with his father and a group of around 15–20 people. Police said this group threatened the teacher, who lives alone in the town. The accused claimed he and the group had returned only to apologise, but the situation alarmed school authorities and the teacher.

Police Action

Following a formal written complaint by the teacher, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered on February 3, 2026 at the local police station. Gujarat Police later arrested Mohammad Khan Ansari and produced him before a court. He was subsequently granted bail. Authorities also conducted a crime scene reconstruction in the presence of the teacher to better understand the sequence of events.

Public Outrage and Concern

The viral CCTV footage and news of the assault sparked public debate on student discipline and safety of teachers in educational institutions, especially when addressing everyday issues like punctuality. Many have voiced concern over rising indiscipline and questioned whether adequate measures are in place to protect educators and maintain discipline in schools.