Teacher Suspended for Corporal Punishment at CBSE School

A teacher at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram School was suspended for allegedly hitting a student who failed to recite a Hindi poem. The suspension followed an inquiry reflecting the school's strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of corporal punishment or abuse.

A teacher at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram School has been suspended for allegedly hitting a class three student who failed to recite a Hindi poem, according to an official statement released by the school management on Monday.

The incident reportedly took place last Friday and was brought to the school authorities' attention, prompting an inquiry on February 21. The school's management, adhering to its zero-tolerance policy on violence, opted for disciplinary action against the teacher.

This incident was addressed as a matter between the student's parents and the teacher. The CBSE school, known for its strict guidelines prohibiting corporal punishment, acted swiftly to ensure compliance with its rules on physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.