Chhattisgarh: Student Made to Write Abusive Word 200 Times in Notebook; School Teacher Sacked
According to officials, the student was instructed to write the abusive word 100 times in Hindi and 100 times in English and then get the notebook signed by his parents. The punishment came after two students were reportedly involved in a classroom altercation during which they used abusive language.
A teacher at a private school in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur has been dismissed after allegedly punishing a Class VIII student by making him write an abusive word 200 times in his notebook. The incident, which sparked outrage among parents and student groups, has also prompted an inquiry by the district education department, as reported by TOI.
According to officials, the student was instructed to write the abusive word 100 times in Hindi and 100 times in English and then get the notebook signed by his parents. The punishment came after two students were reportedly involved in a classroom altercation during which they used abusive language. Chhattisgarh Shocker: Viral Video Shows Man Narrowly Escaping as Underground Pipe Bursts Inside Bilaspur Home.
Incident Triggers Outrage
The matter came to light after the student showed the notebook to his family. His parents objected to the punishment, arguing that a teacher's responsibility is to correct inappropriate behaviour rather than ask a child to repeatedly write offensive language.
The student's father subsequently filed a complaint with the District Education Officer (DEO), stating that the punishment was humiliating and educationally inappropriate. Kawardha Shocker: Married Woman Lures Minor Boy To Hotel After Befriending Him on Social Media, Rapes Him; Arrested.
School Dismisses Teacher
Following the complaint and the public backlash, the private school terminated the teacher's services. School authorities also informed the education department about the action taken. Officials said the dismissal was intended to address the seriousness of the incident while an official inquiry continues.
Education Department Launches Inquiry
The District Education Officer has ordered an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the punishment and whether any additional action is required.
Authorities said disciplinary measures would be based on the findings of the inquiry. The education department has also reiterated that disciplinary action in schools must be appropriate and should not involve degrading or harmful methods.
Student Groups Seek Accountability
The incident has drawn criticism from student organisations and local education activists, who said such punishments are unacceptable in educational institutions. They have called for stricter oversight to ensure schools follow child-friendly disciplinary practices.
The case has also reignited discussions on the need for greater awareness among teachers about positive behavioural interventions and age-appropriate methods of classroom discipline.
Corporal punishment and humiliating disciplinary practices are prohibited under India's child protection and education guidelines. Schools are expected to adopt corrective and counselling-based approaches when dealing with student misconduct. The Ambikapur incident has once again highlighted concerns over inappropriate disciplinary practices in schools and the importance of safeguarding students' dignity while maintaining classroom discipline.
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