GUWAHATI: More than thirty students’ heads were allegedly trimmed by a teacher at a school in the Majuli district of Assam on May 25.
As per media reports, the incident occurred at Majuli English School which is run by Chakhesang Baptist Church in Kohima.
Reports stated that the teacher allegedly trimmed the students' hair in a haphazard way without their due consent during the morning assembly as punishment.
The students have now refused to attend classes due to demoralisation and mental harassment due to this act by the teacher, media reports stated.
One of the affected children’s parents while talking to the media said, “I understand that students must keep themselves tidy with clean nails and uniforms. But who gave the school authorities the right to trim my child’s hair in such a way? My son came home crying yesterday with his hair trimmed on the front side and I felt really sad for him. He is now refusing to go to school as he feels embarrassed.”
The teacher, identified as one Nicky, allegedly carried out the act on the directions of the school Headmistress who in her defence told that the students were warned several times to cut their hair but they were reluctant.
“We don’t have time to call upon every student and discipline them. We have warned the students not once, but several times. If the students do not follow the rulebook, disciplinary actions will be taken against them,” the headmistress said as per reports.
Further investigations on the incident are now underway.
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