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Teacher Suspended for Drumming Tabla on Student's Head
10 Oct
Summary
- A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh was suspended for his actions.
- The teacher played a tabla on a student's shaved head in a classroom.
- The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.
A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Kumar Mathur, has been suspended following an incident at Birauli Primary School in Etawah district. Mathur was filmed playing a tabla rhythm on a student's shaved head while surrounded by other pupils in the classroom. The teacher himself uploaded the video to his Facebook profile, which subsequently went viral.
The widespread circulation of the video prompted numerous complaints to the education department. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Dr Rajesh Kumar swiftly investigated the matter and ordered Mathur's immediate suspension.
Social media users widely condemned the teacher's actions, emphasizing the potential for humiliation and psychological distress to the child involved. The incident has raised concerns about the conduct and sensitivity required of educators towards young students.
