Investigation Launched in Haryana over Alleged Racial Harassment of a Pupil
Keep it real, fam: The Haryana Human Rights Commission's (HHRC) Gurugram chapter is on top of a serious mess at a local government school, where a student was bullied for months and eventually assaulted.
The dirt, summed up:The HHRC heard complaints about a child enduring racial bullying for over 20 days at the @govtdschoolGurugram—specifically at the Government Model Sanskriti Primary School. Unfortunately, things got violent on December 19, 2024, leaving the student with an injury on their left eye. The student's parents reportedly made several complaints to the class teacher, Seema Saroha, but no action was taken. Instead? The kid kept getting bullied, suffering from both physical and psychological trauma.
That's not cool: When the parents reached out to the police for help, the response was shallow, with no real follow-up action. The school's overall lack of assistance left the parents feeling like they were on their own.
Official word: HHRC Chairperson, justice Lalit Batra, called this a "serious lapse in institutional duty." In the official order, the HHRC noted that the child's school and the local police displayed institutional negligence and violated the child's fundamental and human rights.
The next steps:The District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO), Gurugram, has been asked to constitute an independent inquiry committee to look into the matter. They have until the next hearing, scheduled for July 30, to report back to the HHRC. Local police will also provide a status report on their response to the parent's complaint. Both the class teacher and the acting principal have been asked to submit written answers to the allegations.
Wider perspective: Parents and child rights advocates are outraged by the case, as it highlights ongoing systemic problems in handling bullying and discrimination cases, particularly cases involving marginalized communities.
Notable quote: "Such incidents contradict the ideals of inclusivity and diversity that public education is meant to uphold," commented the HHRC.
- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) is addressing a significant issue at a local government school in Haryana, where a student suffered from racial bullying and assault.
- The government model Sanskriti Primary School in Gurugram is under scrutiny for failing to address the bullying against a student for over 20 days, which led to physical harm.
- The HHRC Chairperson, justice Lalit Batra, identified the school's and local police's inaction as a "serious lapse in institutional duty," questioning their adherence to fundamental human rights.
- In response, the District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO) in Gurugram is establishing an independent inquiry committee to investigate the matter, with a deadline set for July 30.
- The case has sparked concern among parents and child rights advocates, who believe it underscores the gaps in addressing bullying and discrimination cases, particularly within marginalized communities.
- The HHRC has voiced its concern, stating that incidents like these contrast with the ideals of inclusivity and diversity that public education should uphold.
