Headmaster Suspended for Office 'Purification' Ritual

In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, the in-charge headmaster of Shivanandan Higher Secondary School has been suspended and his salary withheld. This action follows the viral circulation of a video purportedly showing him performing a "purification" ritual in his office with Ganga water. The education department initiated a departmental inquiry into the incident, citing indiscipline and negligence of duty.

The controversy arose after the headmaster, Gyan Prakash, took charge on September 2nd. He was seen reciting mantras and sprinkling Ganga water. However, Gyan Prakash has refuted claims of any caste or religion-based motivation behind his actions. He stated that the ritual was part of his regular prayers and that the video was circulated maliciously.