Police have arrested a teacher for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl student at a private coaching centre in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Monday, reported news agency PTI.

According to the victim's complaint, the 42-year-old accused, who taught Chemistry at the coaching centre in Nalla Sopara area, called her for an extra class on Saturday afternoon and took her to his office at the facility where he allegedly molested her, the official said, reported PTI.

The next day, the teacher attempted to take a photo of the victim during the class, which she avoided, the official from Nalla Sopara police station said, reported PTI.