Headmistress of aided school denied entry into institution for wearing churidar
Kollam (Kerala) (PTI): A headmistress of an aided school here was on Wednesday "denied entry" into the institution for wearing a churidar, officials said.
When the headmistress arrived at the school at around 9 am, the security staff stopped her from entering on the directions of the school manager, an official from the District Education Office (DEO) said.
She later called the police and was allowed into the school only after officers from the Kottarakara police station arrived.
Visuals broadcast on TV channels showed the headmistress sitting outside the school gate with a tray of eggs she had brought for the mid-day meals provided to students.
Police said the woman lodged a complaint, and her statement is being recorded.
The headmistress told a TV channel that the manager had previously instructed female teachers "not to wear churidars to school" and that she was denied entry for wearing one.
The manager has not commented on the incident.
Both police and DEO officials said the school manager has no authority to prevent the headmistress from entering the school.
A DEO official added that a government order permits the wearing of churidars—a tight-fitting trouser extending below the leg—in schools.
The official said details of the incident have been recorded and a report sent to the deputy director of education in this district.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
