New Delhi: A shocking incident unfolded at a pre-secondary school in Seegana village, Agra, as a video capturing a school principal physically assaulting a teacher went viral on social media platforms. The altercation erupted when the principal, in an act of reprimand, confronted the teacher, Gunja Chaudhary, for arriving late to school. What ensued was a heated exchange, escalating into a physical brawl between the two educators, as depicted in the circulating video.Confrontation escalated quiklyThe confrontation escalated quickly, with both the principal and the teacher resorting to derogatory language and physical violence. Despite attempts by fellow staff members to intervene and de-escalate the situation, the conflict persisted, with no resolution in sight. Shockingly, the principal shifted blame onto the teacher instead of acknowledging her role in the altercation, further aggravating the situation.A Principal in Agra beat up a teacher this bad just because she came late to the school. Just look at her facial expressions. Shes a PRINCIPAL 😭 @agrapolice pic.twitter.com/db8sKvnNvs— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) May 3, 2024Formal complaint lodged in the matterThe incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern within the education sector, prompting discussions about the need for professionalism and conflict resolution strategies among school officials. Both the headmistress and the teacher involved in the altercation have lodged a formal complaint at the Sikandra police station, seeking appropriate action against the aggressor.Official responseIn response to the incident, BSA Jitendra Kumar Gond emphasized the seriousness of the matter, acknowledging the public attention it has garnered following the circulation of the viral video on social media platforms. Assuring a thorough investigation, BSA Kumar Gond stated, We are investigating the matter. Once we have all the details, we will provide further information.
