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Akal Takht Condemns Ragging of Sikh Student in Himachal Boarding School, Demands Principal's Ouster
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 10:30 PM
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A Sikh student was allegedly ragged at a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh. The Akal Takht has condemned the act and called for the principal's removal.
The matter of a Sikh child being ragged at a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh has come to public attention after reports reached the media. According to the initial accounts, the student faced physical and verbal harassment by senior pupils, prompting complaints to school authorities.
In response, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhism, issued a formal statement denouncing the incident as a violation of Sikh values and a breach of student safety. The religious body demanded that the school's principal be removed pending a thorough investigation.
State education officials have been asked to look into the allegations and ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken. The school has not yet released an official comment, but sources say an internal inquiry may be initiated.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about ragging in Indian educational institutions and the role of community leaders in urging swift corrective measures.
In response, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhism, issued a formal statement denouncing the incident as a violation of Sikh values and a breach of student safety. The religious body demanded that the school's principal be removed pending a thorough investigation.
State education officials have been asked to look into the allegations and ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken. The school has not yet released an official comment, but sources say an internal inquiry may be initiated.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about ragging in Indian educational institutions and the role of community leaders in urging swift corrective measures.