Insaaf Times Desk

A shocking incident has come to light from Banda district in Uttar Pradesh. The principal of a government junior high school has been accused of brutally beating a Class 7 student and making caste-based remarks against him. The case is from Luktara village under the Dehat Kotwali area, where the student reportedly asked a female teacher to conduct the class instead of the principal. This angered the principal, who allegedly thrashed the student with a stick and said —
“You’re a Yadav — what will you achieve by studying? Go feed the cattle and work in the fields; that’s what suits you.”

According to the victim student, the class collectively asked the lady teacher to teach them as she “teaches better.” However, when the principal came to know about this, he lost his temper and beat the student mercilessly with a stick. The student also alleged that the principal threatened him, saying that if he spoke too much, he would face consequences.

The student’s family has lodged a complaint at the Dehat Kotwali police station, claiming that the incident is not just about corporal punishment but a case of caste-based humiliation.

Villagers said that there has been a long-running dispute between the principal and a female teacher in the school, which has severely affected the students’ education. They claim that the ongoing tussle between the two has turned the school atmosphere toxic and demanded that both teachers be removed to restore normalcy.

Dehat Kotwali Station Officer (SO) C.P. Tiwari told Insaaf Times that the matter is under investigation “We have taken cognizance of the complaint. A police team has visited the village, called the parents of students, and is recording statements from both sides. Further action will be taken based on the investigation report,”
he said.

Sources in the district education department confirmed that the authorities have sought a detailed report on the incident. If the allegations of casteist remarks are found true, the principal may face suspension and prosecution under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Falling Faith in Teachers — Questions That Need Answers

The incident raises serious questions about the state of government schools and teacher conduct in rural India:

Are schools still providing a safe and equitable environment for children?

Are teachers free from caste prejudice and discrimination?

Is the education department truly accountable for student safety and dignity?

Child rights activists say such incidents not only shatter the confidence of students but also expose the deep-rooted social biases that plague the education system.

The Banda case is no longer just about a physical assault. It mirrors the entrenched caste-based discrimination and lack of accountability within the education system. When the so-called temple of learning becomes a place of fear and humiliation, one must ask — who will ensure justice, dignity, and equality for the children who depend on it?