Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Principal Threatened Over Hijab Rules at Maharashtra College
Some people threatened the head of a school because they thought he was not allowing girls to wear hijabs.
But the school said they do allow it, except during tests when they need to see the students' faces.
The people who threatened the principal went to the school while exams were happening and yelled at him.
The police are now looking into it and have charged the people with things like threats and breaking the law.
The principal said they follow the rules, but students' faces must be seen during exams.
Principal of PES Engineering College in Maharashtra was threatened by six unidentified individuals.
The threats were made due to a misunderstanding about hijab restrictions.
College authorities clarified that hijab is allowed, but faces must be visible during exams.
A case has been registered against the unidentified individuals for criminal intimidation.
The incident occurred on Monday during examinations at the college.
- Who
- Six unidentified individuals threatened the principal, Abhijit Wadekar.
- What
- Principal of engineering college was threatened for alleged hijab restrictions.
- When
- Monday, incident occurred around 1:45 PM.
- Where
- People’s Education Society’s Engineering College in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Threats were due to a misunderstanding regarding hijab rules.
Misunderstanding
Clarification
Hijab Policy
Misunderstanding
Individuals perceived a ban on hijab.
Clarification
College allows hijab, but faces must be visible during exams.
- College
- People’s Education Society’s (PES) Engineering College
- Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Principal
- Abhijit Wadekar
- Charges
- Criminal intimidation, unlawful assembly, trespass
- Incident Date
- Monday
- Time of Incident
- Around 1:45 PM
