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Class 9 student beaten with thorny stick, kicked by school principal in Ujjain

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The Education Department initiated the probe following an official complaint filed by a parent at the Birlagram police station regarding the November 12 incident. The student's father reported that the teenager suffered severe physical distress and was advised by school leadership to seek admission elsewhere upon being confronted. While police intend to record the principal's formal statement, the inquiry panel will evaluate the claims to recommend further departmental measures. In response, the principal stated his objective was to deliver quality guidance and publicly offered his apologies for any hurt caused.

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  • Police authorities confirmed that principal KB Gupta will be formally summoned to record…: Police authorities confirmed that principal KB Gupta will be formally summoned to record his statement regarding the corporal punishment allegations.
  • District Education Officer Mahendra Khatri stated that administrative actions depend on t…: District Education Officer Mahendra Khatri stated that administrative actions depend on the factual findings established by the investigative panel.
  • Principal KB Gupta publicly expressed regret and issued an apology for any hurt or disapp…: Principal KB Gupta publicly expressed regret and issued an apology for any hurt or disappointment resulting from his actions.

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UJJAIN: The principal of a private school in Nagda has been accused of meting out corporal punishment to students for not completing their homework.

A parent filed a complaint against Bharat Commerce School principal KB Gupta at Birlagram police station on Friday, prompting the Education Department to form a three-member committee to investigate the matter.

The incident reportedly took place on Nov 12, and a video of the punishment has gone viral on social media. In his complaint, the parent said his Class 9 son was first beaten on the hands with a thorny stick and was then subjected to physical punishment and kicked from behind. He said the boy was in severe pain.

Sisodia said that when he met the principal, he was told to take admission elsewhere if the school did not suit them. He added that he would no longer send his children to the school.

Principal Gupta told reporters: “My objective has always been to provide children with quality education, good values and proper guidance. I have consistently endeavoured to ensure a bright future for our…

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