Indian school shut after row over teacher’s instruction to slap Muslim student

On Aug 28, 2023

Muzaffarnagar [Uttar Pradesh], Aug 26 (ANI): Tripta Tyagi, Principal of Neha Public School speaks to the media on the viral video alleging UP teacher asking children to slap classmate, on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The family of the young Muslim student claimed that he was subjected to physical abuse for making mistakes in his times tables

Eastern Eye reported authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have taken the step of closing a private school following an incident where a teacher instructed her students to slap a Muslim classmate.

Neha Public School in Khubbapur village was subjected to closure by officials who cited its failure to meet the criteria set by the education department.

The teacher in question, Tripta Tyagi, has expressed a lack of remorse for her actions.

The family of the young Muslim student claimed that he was subjected to physical abuse for making mistakes in his times tables.

The incident, which unfolded in a small private school within Muzaffarnagar district, was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media platforms.