Despite living in the 21st century, catcalling remains a shameful reality faced by women on a daily basis. What’s even more shocking is that such incidents are not limited to streets or marketplaces but are also committed by people who hold respectable positions in society. In a disturbing case from Uttar Pradesh, a government school teacher was caught catcalling a woman standing outside an eatery. UP police takes action.
In a shocking incident, a government school teacher was caught harassing and catcalling a woman in Agra, says, ‘5000 mein degi’
A deeply disturbing incident from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has once again highlighted how unsafe public spaces can be for women. Despite living in the 21st century, such shocking cases of harassment still surface almost daily. In this case, a government school teacher, identified as Shyamveer Singh from Mathura, was caught harassing and catcalling a young woman who had simply stopped outside an eatery near Kargil Square. What started as verbal misconduct quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal as he took out a pistol and started threatening the woman. The shocking incident took place on 20th September.
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According to reports, Singh and another man approached the woman in a car and offered her “Rs 5,000 to get into the vehicle.” When she ignored them, Singh stepped out and shamelessly said, “Tumse hi keh raha hu” (I’m talking to you only). Showing immense courage, the 22-year-old woman confronted him and asked, “Ye kya badtameezi hai?” (What is this misconduct?). But instead of backing down, the accused tried to physically force her into the car, grabbing her hands in full public view.
The woman fought back bravely. She kicked him, screamed for help, and her shouts drew the attention of nearby people. Enraged and desperate, Singh escalated matters by pulling out his licensed pistol and threatening her, warning that she must go with him. Shockingly, when a bystander tried to intervene, he even pointed the weapon at him. Despite the threats, the woman continued resisting and in a moment of sheer presence of mind, managed to snatch the car keys. This only further infuriated the teacher, who then attempted to run her over while fleeing the scene.
Such an act was committed by a government school teacher, someone entrusted with shaping young minds, makes it all the more appalling.
Have a look at the viral clips
The shocking incident in Agra has gone viral on social media platform X, with two videos capturing the horrifying ordeal. Netizen Piyush Rai shared the videos with the caption,
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“5000 me degi, UP woman catcalled, threatened with gun by govt school teacher.”
In the first video, the woman can be heard telling a bystander,
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“This man is torturing me and threatening me with his gun. He said, will you come with me for Rs 5,000.”
The post has already gone viral, garnering 250.1K views so far. Have a look at it,
“5000 me degi,” UP woman catcalled, threatened with gun by govt school teacher
In UP’s Agra, a woman standing outside a restaurant was catcalled by man who asked “if she was ready to tag along in ₹5000”. The accused identified as Shyamveer Choudhary, a government school… pic.twitter.com/izeEcF1whN
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) September 22, 2025
The second video shows the accused, Shyamveer Choudhary, holding the woman’s hand as she struggles and shouts in protest. An eyewitness warns him,
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“Hath mat laga, dur hat. Dur se baat kar (Don’t touch her, stay back. Speak from a distance).”
Both clips have been widely shared, drawing massive attention and outrage, while highlighting the courage of the woman in standing up against public harassment despite the danger. Check it out,
Another video of the incident where the accused can be seen harassing the girl as she confronts the man over his remarks. pic.twitter.com/L9Mp267Aod
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) September 22, 2025
Here is what UP Police did
Following the terrifying incident in Agra, the woman promptly registered a case at Sikandra Police Station. Agra Police confirmed that the accused, Shyamveer Singh, was arrested within 24 hours. Authorities also seized his licensed pistol and the car used during the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) City, Sonam Kumar, stated that a formal letter would be issued to cancel the accused’s gun license. The police are continuing their search for his accomplice.
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Agra Police shared photographic evidence of the accused behind bars on social media, captioning the tweet whose English version read,
“The accused involved in harassing a woman, threatening her with a licensed pistol, trying to force her into a car, assaulting her when she resisted, and threatening her life was promptly arrested within just 24 hours by the Sikandra Police Station, Surveillance, and SOG team. The car and licensed pistol used in the incident have been recovered. #UPPolice”
Check it out,
युवती के साथ छेड़छाड़ कर उसे लाइसेंसी पिस्टल से धमकाते हुए गाड़ी में बैठाने, विरोध करने पर मारपीट करने व जान से मारने की धमकी देने की घटना में संलिप्त अभियुक्त को #थाना_सिकंदरा, #सर्विलांस व #एसओजी पुलिस टीम ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए मात्र 24 घंटे के अंदर गिरफ्तार किया।… pic.twitter.com/j8luZvYIEG
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE AGRA (@agrapolice) September 21, 2025
Tweet that shows the harassers’ face,
The accused Shyamveer Chaudhary was later arrested by Agra police. pic.twitter.com/pVL3TDzHM4
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) September 22, 2025
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Here is how netizens have been reacting to the appalling incident
Netizens have been reacting strongly to this appalling incident, expressing shock and disgust over the teacher’s behavior. Here’s a look at some of the comments made by them,
Yesterday there was interview of a girl who was telling how safe UP has become under Yogi government, kudos 👏
— Tango Charlie (@Charlie86861) September 22, 2025
And then you wonder why government schools in India are in shambles.
UP – and other BJP-ruled states are the worst.
— Vikram Games (@VikramGames) September 22, 2025
Ye teacher hai kya sikhayenge bacho ko
— FerozeGandhi (@FerozeGandhi31) September 22, 2025
typical UP.
— SageofDharma 🇮🇳 (@SageofDharma) September 22, 2025
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It will be interesting to see which political party gives him ticket now! Stay tuned guys!
— Aditya (@adiaryan05) September 22, 2025
Will he be terminated from his post of teacher, or will he produce students like him in the future @myogioffice
— Irfan khan (@Irfankh22413827) September 22, 2025
Damn sure, abi bi iski naukari nai jaegi.
— Ex_Sanghi (@Kumar_pallav01) September 22, 2025
A government school teacher carries a gun??!!! WTF is happening in UP?
— Bhavik Kothari (@BhavikKothari19) September 22, 2025
Arey lekin maine suna tha ki Uttar Pradesh mein mahilayen safe hain aur wo raat ko bhi aaram se ghoom sakti hain. Phir ye kya hai?
— नागरिक (@delhiaap5588) September 23, 2025
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Despite swift action by the UP Police, incidents like this continue to occur daily, which is deeply saddening. Stricter punishments are needed to prevent such acts, though achieving this seems almost like a far-fetched goal. What are your thoughts? Do share via the comments below.
