Principal under investigation for forcing 80 girls to remove shirts at Jharkhand school

hindustantimes.com January 11, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

A principal in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is under investigation for forcing 80 Class 10 girls to remove their shirts during a celebration. The students were sent home in blazers without their shirts after writing messages on them. Parents filed complaints with the Deputy Commissioner, prompting an inquiry. The Deputy Commissioner has formed a four-member committee to investigate the incident, which includes various local officials. The principal's actions have drawn criticism, with local MLA Ragini Singh calling the situation "shameful and unfortunate." The committee will report its findings to determine further actions.


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