Mahbubabad (Andhra Pradesh):
A government primary school principal in Mahbubabad mandal of Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh has been suspended after she used red-hot wood to punish "naughty children."
The incident occurred on Monday when Shruthi Keerthi punished seven children in this manner reportedly over their naughty behavior.
"The children were apparently making a racket and the teacher punished them with a burning log of wood. It came to our notice now and we have suspended the teacher," said Laxma Reddy, DEO.
The police though confirmed that the incident occurred, they have not yet registered a case; angry parents are reportedly protesting at the school.
"I, as a parent, send my child to a particular school believing it is safe for my child. But when the safety of my child is put at risk, my child's life is put at risk, there is no justification. This is a criminal action and calls for criminal investigation," said Isidore Philips, Child Rights activist.
The incident occurred on Monday when Shruthi Keerthi punished seven children in this manner reportedly over their naughty behavior.
"The children were apparently making a racket and the teacher punished them with a burning log of wood. It came to our notice now and we have suspended the teacher," said Laxma Reddy, DEO.
The police though confirmed that the incident occurred, they have not yet registered a case; angry parents are reportedly protesting at the school.
"I, as a parent, send my child to a particular school believing it is safe for my child. But when the safety of my child is put at risk, my child's life is put at risk, there is no justification. This is a criminal action and calls for criminal investigation," said Isidore Philips, Child Rights activist.
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