Gujarat: School Principal Slaps Teacher 18 Times; Probe Launched Amid Misconduct Allegations – News18

Last Updated:February 10, 2025, 12:03 IST

The Gujarat school principal has been caught on CCTV slapping a teacher 18 times. After both parties made serious allegations, an investigation into the incident has been ordered.

Gujarat School Principal Slaps Teacher: A shocking incident has surfaced from Bharuch district in Gujarat, where a school principal lost his temper and physically assaulted a teacher. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the principal slapping the teacher 18 times in just one minute, using both his hands and feet.

The altercation took place at Navyug School, where Principal Hitendra Singh Thakor was seen attacking teacher Rajendra Parmar. The dispute reportedly started over complaints regarding Parmar’s teaching methods for Mathematics and Science.

Dispute Over Teaching Methods Leads to Violence

According to reports, the issue began with concerns raised about how Parmar was handling his classes. Principal Thakor accused him of inappropriate behavior and verbal misconduct in the classroom. However, Parmar alleged that the principal, in a fit of rage, attacked him during a school meeting.

The shocking footage of the incident has prompted authorities to take action. As both individuals have accused each other of misconduct, officials have initiated an inquiry to determine the facts before deciding on further steps.

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Investigation Ordered By District Education Officer

Following the circulation of the CCTV video, District Education Officer Swatiba Raul ordered a formal investigation. To ensure a fair assessment, an education inspector has been tasked with reviewing the incident and submitting a report before any action is taken.

During the inquiry, both the principal and the teacher made serious allegations against each other. Parmar claimed that Thakor forced students to massage his feet, while Thakor countered by accusing Parmar of calling students to his home.

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With both sides presenting conflicting accusations, authorities are now conducting a detailed investigation to uncover the truth behind this disturbing incident.