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Education
Sikh student ragged at Himachal school, Sikh leader calls incident unfortunate
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:12 AM
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A Sikh student was subjected to ragging at a school in Himachal Pradesh, prompting the Jathedar of the Akal Takht to label the episode unfortunate.
A Sikh pupil was reportedly ragged by fellow students at a school in Himachal Pradesh. The incident, which came to light after the victim lodged a complaint, has drawn attention from both the school administration and local law‑enforcement agencies.
The Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, publicly described the episode as "unfortunate" and urged swift action to protect students of all faiths. He appealed to the authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are identified and punished in accordance with the law.
Ragging is a punishable offence under the Indian Penal Code and the National Policy on Prevention of Ragging. The school has announced an internal inquiry, while the police have been asked to register a formal case. Officials say they will monitor the situation closely to prevent any recurrence and to safeguard the rights of minority students.
The Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, publicly described the episode as "unfortunate" and urged swift action to protect students of all faiths. He appealed to the authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are identified and punished in accordance with the law.
Ragging is a punishable offence under the Indian Penal Code and the National Policy on Prevention of Ragging. The school has announced an internal inquiry, while the police have been asked to register a formal case. Officials say they will monitor the situation closely to prevent any recurrence and to safeguard the rights of minority students.