Indore: Raped teen barred from school

Raped at the age of 12 and ostracised by school authorities. This is the predicament of a tribal girl from Jhabua, who was barred from attending regular classes at her school and evicted from the hostel on grounds of allegedly 'vitiating the school's atmosphere'. Ritesh Mishra reports.

Updated on: Mar 5, 2013, 01:14:55 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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Raped at the age of 12 and ostracised by school authorities. This is the predicament of a tribal girl from Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh, who was barred from attending regular classes at her school and evicted from the hostel for “vitiating the school’s atmosphere”.

Although school principal Yogendra Prasad denied making the remark, he admitted to barring the girl from the school. “I never said they were vitiating the environment. I thought since rape is a serious issue here amongst tribals, it may hamper the studies of other students.”

Prasad also assured that he had given examination admission cards to both the girls and they will not be exempted from taking their exams.

The girl, from a village in Jhabua district, was locked up and raped repeatedly for three days in February 2012 by a teenager. Even as she was trying to come to terms with the horrific incident, the Class 9 student was barred from entering the government school where she was studying.

“I want to attend classes but the schools say I can only sit for exams that start on March 7,” the victim added.

Worried about his daughter’s education, the victim’s father appealed to the principal not to bar her from classes. “I don’t want any dispute. I just want my daughter to attend school.”

The father said the school had issued similar instructions to a friend of his daughter. According to police the girl’s friend may have had a role in the rape as accused was her friend.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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