Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Odisha Teacher Suspended for Alleged Student Beating
In Odisha, India, a female teacher was suspended for allegedly hitting 31 students with a bamboo stick.
The students did not touch her feet after the morning prayer session, which angered the teacher.
The teacher then questioned the students, and beat them with a bamboo stick.
At least two students were injured and required medical attention.
Parents demanded action, leading to an investigation and the teacher's suspension.
A teacher in Odisha allegedly beat 31 students.
The incident occurred after the morning prayer session.
Students were reportedly beaten for not touching the teacher's feet.
At least two students were injured in the assault.
Parents demanded strict action against the teacher.
- Who
- A female teacher
- What
- Beat 31 students with a bamboo stick
- When
- Earlier this week; Teacher suspended
- Where
- Khandadeula Govt. Upper Primary School, Odisha, India
- Why
- Students did not touch her feet after morning prayer
Students/Parents
Teacher
Justification of Actions
Students/Parents
Beating students is harmful and unacceptable.
Teacher
The teacher's perspective is not provided.
- Teacher
- Female teacher (Sukanti Kar in previous summary)
- School
- Khandadeula Govt. Upper Primary School (mentioned in previous summary)
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Students Involved
- 31
- Punishment Method
- Bamboo stick
- Reason for Punishment
- Not touching feet
- Injured Students
- At least 2
- Suspension
- Yes
Sources
Odisha govt school teacher suspended after thrashing students for not touching her feet
Odisha Teacher Suspended For Thrashing 31 Students With Bamboo Stick Over Feet-Touching Ritual
Odisha Govt School Teacher Suspended After Thrashing Students for Not Touching Her Feet
Odisha govt school teacher suspended after thrashing students for not touching her feet - Telegraph India
Teacher thrashes students for not touching her feet, suspended
Teacher Thrashes Students With Stick For Not Touching Her Feet, Suspended
