August 26, 2023
Introduction
In a distressing incident that has sparked outrage, a school teacher in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district was arrested . All for allegedly assaulting a student who had written ‘Jai Shri Ram’ on the classroom’s blackboard. This comes just a day after a video surfaced of another teacher in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar making her students beat a fellow Muslim student.
The accused teacher, who belongs to a government higher secondary school. It was taken into custody after a complaint was lodged by the student’s family. The victim, a student of the same school, was reportedly subjected to physical violence and sustained injuries. He was later admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.
FIR Registered
The incident has triggered widespread condemnation from various quarters, with citizens and social activists demanding swift action against those responsible. An FIR was registered against the accused teacher and the school’s principal, who is currently evading authorities. The charges include sections under the Indian Penal Code such as voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful confinement, intentional insult, criminal intimidation, and under the Juvenile Justice Act for cruelty to a child.
This shocking incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of students within the educational system. Just a day prior, a video emerged from Uttar Pradesh. As this video showed a teacher instructing her students to physically harm a Muslim student. The teacher’s derogatory comments caught on camera further highlighted the urgent need to address biases and prejudices within educational institutions.
Responding to the incident in Kathua, the Deputy Commissioner has taken action by forming a three-member committee to investigate the matter. The committee comprises the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Bani, the Deputy Chief Education Officer of Kathua, and the principal of the government higher secondary school in Kharote. This move aims to ensure a transparent and thorough investigation into the incident.
Conclusion
As the nation grapples with these disturbing incidents. Questions are being raised about the need for comprehensive reforms within the education sector to promote inclusivity, tolerance, and respect among students and educators alike.
The authorities are under pressure to address these issues promptly and take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
