Jharkhand School Principal Sends 80 Girls Home Shirtless for Celebrating 'Pen Day'
January 12, 2025: In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, the principal of a private school allegedly ordered 80 Class 10 students to remove their shirts after they wrote messages on them as part of a 'pen day' celebration. The girls were reportedly sent home wearing only their blazers, sparking outrage among parents and local authorities.
The incident occurred on Friday at a prestigious school in Digwadih under the Jorapokhar police station area, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Madhvi Mishra confirmed.
According to complaints lodged by the parents, the students had completed their examination and were marking 'pen day' by writing messages on each other's shirts. The principal objected to the activity and allegedly forced the students to remove their shirts, even after they apologized.
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"The parents stated that the girls were sent back home in their blazers without shirts underneath, which they found highly objectionable," DC Mishra said.
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Taking the complaints seriously, the district administration has formed a committee to investigate the matter. The committee includes the sub-divisional magistrate, district education officer, district social welfare officer, and the sub-divisional police officer.
Jharia MLA Ragini Singh accompanied the parents when they submitted their complaints to the DC. Describing the incident as "shameful and unfortunate," Singh called for strict action against the principal.
"The administration has assured us that a thorough inquiry will be conducted, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the probe panel," Mishra added.
The investigation is ongoing, and action will be determined following the committee’s report.
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This post was published on January 12, 2025 8:00 am
