Kanpur school faces row after Muslim women in burqa denied entry to parents’ meeting
Kanpur: A private school in Kanpur’s Chakeri area sparked controversy on Saturday after Muslim women alleged they were barred from attending a parents’ meeting because they were wearing burqas.
Rehana, one of the women, said the school staff asked her to remove her veil outside the gate. “We were told it’s not possible to talk with parents while they are wearing naqabs. Many women waited for some time, but they didn’t allow us inside, so we had to return,” she said.
The women accused the administration of enforcing a ban on veils within the campus, raising concerns over religious freedom.
The school, however, defended its stance. Principal of New Vision Inter College stated that the policy was not religiously motivated but a matter of identification. “The face must be uncovered when entering the school premises to ensure identification. This applies to everyone,” the principal said.
Police officials confirmed the dispute and said intervention was made to resolve the matter. “On receiving information, police reached the spot and spoke to both sides. The situation is peaceful now, and necessary action will be taken as per rules,” the police said in a statement.
Local MLA Hasan Rumi also intervened to calm tensions.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
