Two teachers suspended after Panchkula school assault; child rights panel seeks report

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Haryana: The Haryana Education Department has suspended two Junior Basic Training (JBT) teachers following the alleged assault of a six-year-old girl by an eight-year-old student inside a government school in Panchkula.

The incident took place on October 28 at Government Sanskriti Primary School in Sector 20.

The suspended teachers have been identified as Simranjeet Kaur and Pooja Rani. The suspension orders were issued with immediate effect by the District Elementary Education Officer, Panchkula.

Meanwhile, the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HSCPCR) has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and sought a detailed report from the District Education Officer.

The commission has asked for information about the incident, the children involved, and the action taken by the Education Department.

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According to reports, the girl was allegedly assaulted by the Class III student inside the school premises. She suffered serious injuries and was admitted to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. She has since regained consciousness and is reported to be stable.

The Panchkula Police have also registered an FIR against the school management over alleged negligence. Deputy Commissioner of Police Aditi Singh said the investigation had revealed prima facie lapses in the school’s administration.

The police are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and the supervision arrangements on the school premises.

In addition, the Haryana government has constituted a five-member committee to investigate the incident and ordered safety audits of schools across the state.

The developments have raised concerns over child safety, classroom supervision and the responsibility of school authorities to protect students.

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