Class 3 Student Goes Blind After Getting Physically Assaulted By Principal in UP

Moradabad: A Class 3 student at a primary school suffered a severe eye injury, leading to a loss of vision in one eye, with accusations directed towards the school principal, an official statement said. 

An education department official said that authorities have initiated an inquiry after the mother of a 7-year-old girl accused the principal of the school of physically assaulting her. 

The victim's mother, Jyoti Kashyap, lodged a complaint against the principal, Geeta Karal, to the District Magistrate.

Principal Denies Allegations

Geeta Karal, principal of Bhogpur Mithoni Primary School, has denied the allegations, saying the student had already had weak eyesight.

"The injury occurred when a classmate, Benazeer, was completing her work and accidentally struck Himanshi's face with her elbow, causing swelling in her eye," the principal said in her defence.

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According to the principal, the girl’s mother visited the school the same day and requested a medical certificate from the principal.

When her request was denied, Jyoti (mother of student) allegedly threatened the principal. The principal clarified that she was not authorised to issue any medical reports.

In response to the incident, Moradabad Basic Siksha Adhikari (BSA) Ajit Kumar on Thursday said that a probe had been initiated. 

"The inquiry will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, and appropriate action will be taken after its completion," an official said.