School issued notice over corporal punishment
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 08 2023:
Subsequent to circulation of video clips on the social media of some students of Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary, Sangakpham subjected to corporal punishment, Director of Education (S) has demanded an explanation call from principal of the said school and directed to submit the name of teacher(s)/ofhcial(s) involved in the incident within 4pm of February 16 .
In an office memorandum issued Wednesday, Education (S) director L Nandakumar Singh said video recording of an unwanted incident that occurred at Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary School was posted on social media (Facebook) and the incident is being criticised by various stakeholders related to the education sector.
Taking the incident seriously and contemplating action towards the school administration as well as teachers/officials responsible for the incident under relevant Acts and Rules, Department of Education (S) directed the principal to explain as to why actions as deem fit and proper under relevant Acts/Rules in existence, which may include de-recognition of the school and/or withdrawal of affiliation to Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) and Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM), should not be initiated against the school.
Further, the name of the teacher(s)/officials) involved and the victims/students in the incident along with their details namely fathers' name, address, contact details should be submitted on or before February 16 without fail, specified the director.