Odisha Teacher Arrives at School with IV Drip After Leave Request Denied

Bhubaneswar: A teacher in Odisha was forced to report to work with an IV drip attached after his leave request was denied. According to reports, his repeated requests for leave were turned down by the school principal.

The mathematics teacher, Prakash Bhoi, who teaches at a school in Bolangir, was reportedly left with no choice but to go to school with the IV drip attached.

Bhoi reported that he was unwell after his grandfather’s funeral and had requested leave from the principal, Bijayalakshmi Pradhan, to recover. After his request was denied, he had no option but to go to work without seeking medical treatment due to financial constraints.

Despite his deteriorating condition, Bhoi was instructed by the school principal to visit the District Education Officer and District Project Coordinator.

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He further alleged that when he sought permission to visit a hospital, the principal insisted that he return by 2 p.m.

Bhoi stated that he was compelled to work until late in the evening, and multiple requests for leave were refused.

“The government hospital was far, and I had no money for a private hospital. My UPI was also not working. So, without any treatment, I returned to the office and continued working until late evening,” Bhoi explained. “Despite multiple requests, the principal refused to grant me leave,” Bhoi claimed.

The following day, another leave request was denied despite his worsening condition. Reports stated that the principal insisted Bhoi’s presence was crucial for exam preparations. With no other alternative, Bhoi received an IV drip from a doctor and reported to school in a critical condition.

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Bhoi was immediately rushed to the hospital by his colleagues after they noticed the urgency of his condition.

In response to the incident, the Patnagarh Block Education Officer (BEO), Prasad Majhi, stated that they are investigating the matter, and if the involved authority is found guilty, stringent action will be taken.