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Six suspended after Plus One student assaulted in Kannur school
Six Plus Two students have been suspended after a Plus One student was allegedly assaulted with a stone at PRM Higher Secondary School in Kolavallur, Kannur, The Hindu reports. The victim sustained…
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Six Plus Two students have been suspended after a Plus One student was allegedly assaulted with a stone at PRM Higher Secondary School in Kolavallur, Kannur, The Hindu reports. The victim sustained a head injury requiring stitches and also suffered leg injuries. The attack happened around noon when the student went to the school canteen for lunch. He alleged that the seniors told him junior students should not walk around with their chests out on campus. The family filed a police complaint and an investigation is underway. The school management is checking if more students were involved.
The Indian Opinion
This incident is not just another case of ragging. It reflects an unchecked culture where seniority means the right to humiliate and hurt. The remark about walking with one's chest out shows a disturbing fixation on controlling younger boys. The school acted quickly with suspensions, but that only treats the symptom. Real questions remain: Why did no teacher intervene during the noon break? Will the school enforce a system where juniors can report threats without fear? The police complaint is a start, but lasting change will depend on the headmaster's next steps.
Source: thehindu.com
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