Patiala, Jan 15: The state education department on Saturday transferred principal and 15 other staff members of Tohra village government school where a Dalit girl was allegedly harassed for refusing to help upper-caste boys cheat in examination. One of the boys was a relative of the school clerk.
A letter issued by the department, a copy of which is with the correspondent, states that the decision was taken based on recommendations of deputy commissioner’s report which stated that the staff should be transferred taking into account “improper” environment at the school and to “mend” it. The inquiry committee headed by assistant commissioner (grievances) is yet to submit its report.
While principal Jagjit Singh has been transferred to Maandvi in Sangrur district, clerk Jasveer Singh has been sent to the district education office in Kapurthala. Other teachers have been transferred within the district. Seven teachers have also been moved to to Tohra village government school.
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