UP Headmaster and Teacher Booked for Promoting Religious Activities in Government School
A headmaster and an assistant teacher at a government school in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked by police for allegedly promoting religious activities on campus. The legal action follows the viral spread of videos and photographs showing students wearing hijabs and skull caps, as well as allegedly offering prayers within the school premises. An official inquiry revealed that the assistant teacher, appointed as an Urdu instructor, played a key role in conducting these activities. Consequently, the Sambhal Basic Education Officer suspended both teachers and the acting headmaster pending further disciplinary proceedings. Police registered a case against the educators on charges including statements conducing to public mischief and criminal conspiracy, though no arrests have been made yet. The investigation also uncovered missing school records, such as teachers’ diaries and lesson plans. Officials stated that the staff neglected their responsibilities and fostered sectarianism, while the acting headmaster failed to prevent the acts or report them to senior authorities. A detailed inquiry into the matter is currently underway to address the allegations of obstructing official duties and encouraging religious instruction in a secular educational environment.
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UP Headmaster and Teacher Booked for Promoting Religious Activities in Government School
A headmaster and an assistant teacher at a government school in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked by police for allegedly promoting religious activities on campus. The legal action follows the viral spread of videos and photographs showing students wearing hijabs and skull caps, as well as allegedly offering prayers within the school premises. An official inquiry revealed that the assistant teacher, appointed as an Urdu instructor, played a key role in conducting these activities. Consequently, the Sambhal Basic Education Officer suspended both teachers and the acting headmaster pending further disciplinary proceedings. Police registered a case against the educators on charges including statements conducing to public mischief and criminal conspiracy, though no arrests have been made yet. The investigation also uncovered missing school records, such as teachers’ diaries and lesson plans. Officials stated that the staff neglected their responsibilities and fostered sectarianism, while the acting headmaster failed to prevent the acts or report them to senior authorities. A detailed inquiry into the matter is currently underway to address the allegations of obstructing official duties and encouraging religious instruction in a secular educational environment.
The Indian Express