MCD Suspended Teacher, Principal for Slapping Class 1 Student in Delhi's Shahdara

New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday suspended a teacher and the principal of an MCD school in Rajiv Nagar-2, Shahdara North Zone, after a shocking incident of a Class 1 student being slapped. The MCD Commissioner approved the suspension with immediate effect, citing serious misconduct and manhandling of the child.

Action Taken After Investigation

The incident came to light after complaints were received regarding the teacher physically assaulting the young student. Upon investigation, it was found that the teacher had slapped the child, and the school principal failed to take appropriate action.

In response, MCD officials took quick action and decided to suspend both the teacher and the principal.

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MCD Confirmed the Suspension

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi released a statement confirming the disciplinary action.

“The erring teacher and principal of MCD School, Rajiv Nagar-2, Shahdara North Zone, have been suspended with immediate effect. The MCD Commissioner has approved their suspension for manhandling the child.”

Meanwhile, further inquiries into the incident continued to determine if any additional action was needed.