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Education
Girl’s Health Deteriorates After Alleged Punishment for Braid at Jalandhar Private School
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM
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A girl in Jalandhar reportedly faced punishment for tying her hair in a braid at a private school, after which her health worsened, according to local reports.
A private school in Jalandhar, Punjab, is under scrutiny after a girl was allegedly disciplined for arranging her hair in a braid. Sources close to the matter say the punishment triggered a decline in the child's health, prompting concerns among parents and child‑rights activists.
The incident was first reported by local media, which quoted unnamed witnesses describing the disciplinary action as severe for a minor infraction. Medical reports, according to the school’s administration, indicated that the girl experienced symptoms that required immediate attention.
School officials have not released an official statement, but the matter has sparked a broader debate about disciplinary practices in private educational institutions across the state. Child welfare groups have called for a thorough investigation to ensure compliance with child protection laws.
The Punjab Education Department has been alerted and is expected to review the case under existing guidelines that prohibit corporal punishment and any form of undue physical or psychological stress on students.
As the investigation proceeds, parents of other students are urging the school to adopt more humane disciplinary measures and to provide transparent communication regarding the incident.
The incident was first reported by local media, which quoted unnamed witnesses describing the disciplinary action as severe for a minor infraction. Medical reports, according to the school’s administration, indicated that the girl experienced symptoms that required immediate attention.
School officials have not released an official statement, but the matter has sparked a broader debate about disciplinary practices in private educational institutions across the state. Child welfare groups have called for a thorough investigation to ensure compliance with child protection laws.
The Punjab Education Department has been alerted and is expected to review the case under existing guidelines that prohibit corporal punishment and any form of undue physical or psychological stress on students.
As the investigation proceeds, parents of other students are urging the school to adopt more humane disciplinary measures and to provide transparent communication regarding the incident.