Punjab: Children punished for coming late, school principal suspended

Punjab: The School Education Department on Friday suspended the principal of a government senior secondary school in Ludhiana and sacked the campus manager. The action was taken on the directions of Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The principal of Government Senior Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar, School of Eminence (Boys), Ludhiana has been suspended and the campus manager has been sacked. The principal is accused of making students pick up sand and gravel for coming late to school. “The incident came to my notice today and action was initiated immediately,” he said. Bains said such behaviour by any teacher would not be tolerated. He emphasised the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment for students in government schools. He said the education system must prioritise the well-being and dignity of all students and any action that undermines this principle will have to face appropriate consequences.