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Students Shut Main Gate of Shekhupur Govt High School, Kapurthala Over Teacher Transfer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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On Wednesday, a large group of students at Shekhupur Government High School in Kapurthala sealed the main gate, protesting the transfer of a popular teacher and the removal of high‑voltage wires.
On Wednesday, a sizeable contingent of pupils at the Shekhupur Government High School in Kapurthala locked the school’s main entrance, turning it into a protest site. The gate closure was organized by students who gathered in large numbers, creating a tense atmosphere on the campus.
The demonstrators cited two grievances: the recent transfer of a teacher they regarded as a favourite, and the removal of high‑voltage power lines near the school premises, which they claim jeopardised safety. They demanded that the administration reverse the teacher’s posting and reconsider the wiring work.
School officials and local authorities were approached for a response. While no violence was reported, officials indicated they were in talks with the students to address their concerns and restore normal school operations.
The demonstrators cited two grievances: the recent transfer of a teacher they regarded as a favourite, and the removal of high‑voltage power lines near the school premises, which they claim jeopardised safety. They demanded that the administration reverse the teacher’s posting and reconsider the wiring work.
School officials and local authorities were approached for a response. While no violence was reported, officials indicated they were in talks with the students to address their concerns and restore normal school operations.