Slapping student costs teacher his job

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Sep 24, 2013 at 6:49 PM Updated On : Sep 24, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Brahmapur, Sep 24:

A teacher of a private high school in Ganjam district was removed from service today for slapping a class VI student, injuring her in the process.

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“The cheek of the student has swollen and she is under treatment,” said block education officer (BEO) PK Padhy after conducting an inquiry into the incident which took place on Saturday at the Mahatma Gandhi High School, Sheragada.

The girl was allegedly slapped as she failed to answer a question put to her by the mathematics teacher.

The teacher was removed from service following the recommendations of the BEO, according to the school management committee. “The incident was un-warranted and undesirable,” Padhy said and sought an explanation from the head master.

Following the incident, the BEO has written to the head masters of all schools in the district to properly guide their teachers against corporal punishment.

“I have written letters to the head masters to create awareness among the teachers of their respective schools and ensure that school premises are punishment-free zones,” Padhy said. (PTI)