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Education
Chhattisgarh school principal sacked after video shows him slapping student
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:45 AM
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A video of a school principal slapping a student went viral, prompting education officials in Chhattisgarh to remove him from his post.
A video that captured a school principal striking a student has circulated widely on social media, igniting public outrage in Chhattisgarh. The footage, recorded inside a classroom, shows the principal raising his hand and slapping a pupil before the incident was halted. The clip quickly drew attention to concerns about discipline and alleged intoxication among school staff.
Following the video's spread, the district education officer ordered an immediate inquiry. Within hours, the principal was relieved of his duties pending further investigation. The school administration issued a statement confirming the removal and pledging cooperation with authorities to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the assault.
State education officials have emphasized that such behavior violates the code of conduct for teachers and school leaders. They have also announced a review of safety protocols across schools in the region to prevent similar incidents. No additional details about the alleged drunkenness of a teacher involved in a separate row have been released at this stage.
The incident has sparked a broader debate about student safety, staff conduct, and the role of social media in holding educational institutions accountable. Parents and community members are calling for stricter monitoring and swift disciplinary action in schools across the state.
Following the video's spread, the district education officer ordered an immediate inquiry. Within hours, the principal was relieved of his duties pending further investigation. The school administration issued a statement confirming the removal and pledging cooperation with authorities to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the assault.
State education officials have emphasized that such behavior violates the code of conduct for teachers and school leaders. They have also announced a review of safety protocols across schools in the region to prevent similar incidents. No additional details about the alleged drunkenness of a teacher involved in a separate row have been released at this stage.
The incident has sparked a broader debate about student safety, staff conduct, and the role of social media in holding educational institutions accountable. Parents and community members are calling for stricter monitoring and swift disciplinary action in schools across the state.