After being scolded by teacher…
On Wednesday, A Class 10 student jumped from the terrace of her school immediately after being scolded by her teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur.
The student identified as Shivani has been admitted to a hospital as she is in critical condition.
The incident happened in Kanpur Cantonment Board School, where the teacher Ghanshyam allegedly insulted Shivani in front of the class and said, "Should I get a quilt-mattress for you in school". Distressed by the insult, Shivani jumped from the terrace of the school.
Shivani, in an injured state, alleged that the accused teacher often harassed her at the behest of the class monitor.
He even insulted her by making her stand outside the class for several hours. She added that she had also complained to the principal, but no action was taken in her favour.
Meanwhile, denying all the allegations, Ghanshyam said that the class monitor had caught Shivani cheating and had complained about the same. "Shivani always used to talk arrogantly, and I took her to the principal as well," he added.
School principal Neeta also alleged that Shivani's attitude towards her teachers was not right, adding that an inquiry will be conducted into the incident.
Police have also launched an investigation into the matter.
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