Villagers Protest After Students Beaten Over Caste Questions at Hamirpur Government School

Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh: Tensions erupted in Silouli village, Maudha area, after allegations surfaced that students at a government higher primary school were physically punished and humiliated based on their caste. Villagers staged a fierce protest demanding action against the school staff.

Allegations Against Teachers

According to villagers, several teachers repeatedly asked students about their caste, followed by mockery and physical assault. Parents alleged that the headmaster, Ramlakhan Soni, would force children to clean his car, and any refusal resulted in beatings. Students reported that teaching has been disrupted for days due to internal conflicts among teachers, leaving hundreds of children sitting outside in protest.

Local resident Shailendra Kumar stated,
“Children have been complaining for days that teachers are punishing them unnecessarily, making humiliating comments, and disrupting classes.”

Protests and Police Intervention

When news of the incident spread, villagers rushed to the school, confronting the teachers. Police and Naib Tehsildar Satyaprakash arrived at the scene to calm tensions. Heated exchanges took place between the villagers and school authorities, with the community demanding strict action against the teachers involved.

Official Response

Block Education Officer (BSA) Alok Singh Chandel confirmed that complaints of students being humiliated and beaten have been received. The case has been handed over to the Assistant BSA for investigation. Appropriate action will be taken against the guilty parties based on the findings of the inquiry.

This incident has sparked outrage in Hamirpur, highlighting the urgent need for child safety and accountability in government schools.