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Uttar Pradesh Teacher Suspended After Video Shows Tabla Prank
A video from a primary school in Uttar Pradesh spread widely online.
It shows teacher Dinesh Kumar Mathur appearing to tap a student's shaved head like a drum.
The student is sitting on the floor in front of him.
Reports say Mathur uploaded the video to Facebook, though they differ on who recorded it.
Some people online said the incident could have embarrassed or upset the child.
Education official Dr Rajesh Kumar ordered Mathur to be suspended.
The education department is investigating what happened.
It will decide whether to take more action after the inquiry.
A viral classroom video shows assistant teacher Dinesh Kumar Mathur appearing to drum on a student's shaved head.
The incident occurred at Birauli Primary School in Saifai block, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh.
One report says Mathur recorded the video; another says the recorder is unknown but that Mathur uploaded it to Facebook.
Basic Shiksha Adhikari Dr Rajesh Kumar ordered Mathur's immediate suspension, treating the conduct as indiscipline.
The education department has begun an investigation, and further disciplinary action will depend on its findings.
- Who
- Assistant teacher Dinesh Kumar Mathur and a student at Birauli Primary School.
- What
- Mathur was suspended after a viral video showed him appearing to drum on the student's shaved head.
- Where
- Birauli Primary School, Saifai block, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the incident or suspension occurred.
- Why
- Basic Shiksha Adhikari Dr Rajesh Kumar treated the teacher's conduct as indiscipline; the department is investigating.
Concern about the student's welfare
Incident presented as a prank
How the act should be viewed
Concern about the student's welfare
Some social media users said the act was not funny and could have humiliated the child or caused insecurity.
Incident presented as a prank
The video is described as a tabla-like prank, and one report notes that some might find the incident funny; the articles do not provide a defense from the teacher.
Key facts
- Teacher
- Dinesh Kumar Mathur, an assistant teacher
- School
- Birauli Primary School
- Location
- Saifai block, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh
- Video
- Shows Mathur appearing to tap a student's shaved head like a tabla
- Recording and upload
- One report says Mathur recorded the video; another says the recorder is unknown. Both report that Mathur uploaded it to Facebook.
- Suspension
- Immediate suspension ordered by Basic Shiksha Adhikari Dr Rajesh Kumar
- Next steps
- The education department is investigating; further disciplinary action depends on the findings.
Quotes
Social media user
A social media user commenting on the video and the teacher’s conduct.
“You don't realise how it might affect a child's mentality. How humiliated he might have felt. This is serious; such a person should not be the teacher. A teacher needs to be caring.”
NDTV
“This type of prank can create insecurity among children of young age. It is a serious issue, if you are mature enough to understand.”
NDTV
Sources
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