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MEERUT: A class IX student of a government-aided school in Meerut was allegedly molested by her teacher on the premises of the institute. An FIR under section 354A (sexual harassment) of the IPC has been registered against the accused teacher, who is absconding. The 15-year-old has alleged that her science teacher, Lalit Sharma, had forcefully held her hand and kissed her on the cheek. An FIR has been filed in the matter and the teacher suspended by the school authorities.Neeral Malik, station house officer of Partapur, said, “The girl could not muster courage to tell her family about the ordeal earlier. The crime had taken place on September 11 but it was reported to police only on Thursday..