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MP school principal told girls to eat chocolate after urine in water
A Class 5 student at a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district allegedly mixed urine into the water bottles of two female classmates and made them drink it. When the girls complained, the principal allegedly told them to eat a Rs 10 chocolate to get rid of the taste, Hindustan Times reports. The district magistrate confirmed the incident and described it as 'extremely shameful'.
The New Indian Express adds that the incident involved five girls and that the boy was in Class 6. The girls noticed a yellowish colour and strange smell in the water. The principal has denied the allegations, saying he was not at the school when it happened. Families of the girls and villagers protested at the school the next day, demanding action.
Authorities have ordered an inquiry to be completed in two days. A notice has been issued to the principal, and the boy's parents have been summoned. Officials suspect other students may have been involved. Further action will be based on the inquiry report.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both outlets report the core incident identically, but differ on details: Hindustan Times says two girls and a Class 5 boy, while New Indian Express says five girls and a Class 6 boy. This suggests either different victims were identified over time or a reporting error. Both are neutral-report in tone, neither defending nor condemning the principal beyond quoting official statements. A careful reader should note that the principal's denial (he was not present) is only in New Indian Express, if true, it would shift blame to another staff member. Watch for the inquiry report due in two days, which will clarify the facts.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), newindianexpress.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
