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Girl, 6, Attacked by Classmate; School Security Questioned
31 Oct
Summary
- A six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by an eight-year-old student.
- School management faces negligence charges for security and supervision lapses.
- Authorities are issuing a new Standard Operating Procedure for schools.
In Panchkula, a case has been registered against the management of the Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 20. The charges stem from an alleged assault on a six-year-old girl by an eight-year-old student within a classroom on October 28. The injured girl is currently out of danger and undergoing treatment at PGI Chandigarh.
Preliminary findings revealed negligence by the school administration, prompting the FIR. The eight-year-old student involved is undergoing psychological evaluation. Authorities are developing a mandatory Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Panchkula schools and will conduct outreach programs to ensure student safety.
The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also taken note, directing the District Education Officer to submit a factual report. The family has raised concerns about the school's security arrangements and CCTV surveillance, questioning how the incident went unnoticed.
