Cuttack, Oct 8 (UDN): A headmaster at a school in Cuttack district has been accused of allegedly assaulting a Class VI student with a cane following a dispute between two students, prompting a police complaint.
The incident reportedly took place at Kushapangi school under Dampada block. The student’s family has alleged that the boy sustained injuries after being repeatedly beaten by the headmaster.
Student Taken to Health Centre
According to the allegations, the incident occurred after a quarrel between two Class VI students. The headmaster allegedly intervened and punished the student with a cane.
The student claimed that the headmaster continued the alleged assault even after the first cane broke, using another cane to beat him.
Following the incident, the injured student was taken to the Dampada Health Centre for medical treatment.
Police Complaint Filed
The student’s family has lodged a complaint at Banki Police Station against headmaster Ramesh Kumar Beura over the alleged assault.
The allegations have triggered concern among local residents, particularly over the use of corporal punishment in schools. Physical punishment of students is prohibited under India’s education framework.
The headmaster’s response to the allegations was not immediately available.
Police and concerned authorities are expected to look into the complaint and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are awaited.