Telangana Teacher Suspended for Cutting Students' Hair Without Consent

A government school teacher in Telangana's Khammam district was suspended after cutting the hair of 15 male students, which she deemed too long. The English teacher's action led to parental protests at the school. Education officials stated that the teacher should have informed the parents instead of taking such action.

A government school teacher in Telangana's Khammam district has been suspended for cutting the hair of 15 male students, deeming their hair too long. The incident occurred in Kalluru mandal on Saturday.

Education department officials stated on Sunday that the English teacher trimmed the hair of students in grades 8, 9, and 10 within the school premises. The students, upset by the haircut, reported the incident to their parents, leading to a protest in front of the school.

Officials highlighted that it is not a teacher's job to cut students’ hair and that she should have communicated with the parents if the students were indisciplined. The teacher defended her actions, stating that the students were repeatedly advised to get a haircut, and she deemed her actions as necessary when they failed to comply.