New Delhi: A disturbing incident has emerged from a school in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where a principal has been accused of molesting a fourth-grade student. The shocking case, which has garnered significant media attention, has sparked outrage and demands for justice.The accused, identified as Principal Jamal, allegedly took a fourth-grade student into a room under the pretext of trimming her nails. Once inside, the principal reportedly made inappropriate advances toward the young girl. The student, distressed and frightened, managed to escape and inform her family about the incident.शर्मनाक करतूतहेडमास्टर ने नाखून काटने के बहाने कक्षा चार की छात्रा को कमरे में ले गया प्रिंसिपल, गलत हरकत पर चिल्लाती हुई भागी चौथी क्लास की छात्रा को बैडटच किया !!#यूपी के #मेरठ में नाखून काटने के बहाने छेड़छाड़ की टेबल के नीचे छिपे आरोपी को ग्रामीणों ने खींचकर पीटा !!… pic.twitter.com/iOlBwAOYrA— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) August 24, 2024Community responseThe childs mother, upon learning about the assault, went to the school to confront the principal. According to her account, Principal Jamal responded aggressively, striking her with a scale and using derogatory language. In a subsequent altercation, when other women arrived at the scene, Jamal hid under a table, only to be dragged out and beaten by the villagers.Police action and arrestFollowing the incident, the local police intervened, arresting Principal Jamal. The authorities have begun an investigation into the allegations, and the principal has been suspended pending further action. This case has raised serious concerns about the safety of children in educational institutions and the measures in place to protect them.The police are continuing their investigation to gather more evidence and ensure that justice is served. The community and parents are calling for stringent actions against the accused and a review of school safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
