A distressing video from a private school in Baddon village, Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district, has sparked outrage after surfacing online. The video shows a woman, reportedly the school principal, brutally assaulting a young boy, estimated to be 6–7 years old.
In the video, the principal is seen pulling the boy's hair and subjecting him to harsh punishment. The footage quickly gained traction on social media, leading to widespread condemnation from netizens who labeled the incident "unacceptable." Many demanded immediate action against the accused.
Journalist Gagandeep Singh brought the incident to light by sharing the video on his X (formerly Twitter) account, tagging Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. Singh's caption highlighted the incident, stating, "On Camera: Punjab School Principal Beats Student, Pulls His Hair at Private School in Hoshiarpur; Education Minister Orders FIR After Video Goes Viral."
This is totally unacceptable. A teacher is brutally beating a student and even pulling his Jooda (Kesh). This video from Baddon village in Hoshiarpur is going viral on social media. @harjotbains kindly look into this. pic.twitter.com/VlaJGooErp
— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) January 5, 2025
Responding promptly, Harjot Singh Bains clarified that the incident occurred at a private school and directed the district administration to file an FIR against the school owner, principal, and teacher involved.
The minister further condemned the misreporting of the incident as being linked to a government school. He defended government school teachers, saying, “Our hardworking teachers dedicate themselves to arranging extra classes and ensuring student success. Misrepresentation like this undermines their tireless efforts.”
The video has ignited debates about student safety and disciplinary measures in schools, with many urging stricter policies to prevent such incidents. Authorities have assured thorough investigations and appropriate action.
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