Four students in Andhra made to strip for coming late to school
The incident occurred on Wednesday in a private, unrecognised school in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor, the home district of chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu
Four students of a private school in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor, the home district of chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, were allegedly made to undress and stand for coming to school late on Wednesday.
Four students of a private school in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district were made to strip as punishment for coming late (Representative Photo) (HT PHOTO)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
The incident at the Chaitanya Bharati high school at Punganur came to light on Thursday following the intervention of Andhra Pradesh Balala Hakkula Sangham which complained to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights seeking deterrent action against the school management.
{{^usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Achyuta Rao, president of the Sangham, also petitioned the Chittoor superintendent of police for invoking the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act against the management of the school.
The Punganur circle inspector said a case was registered against Bhuvaneswari, a teacher of the high school, who had allegedly punished the students in this manner.
Student organisations staged a protest demanding closure of the school which is not recognised by the government.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
