Barabanki Shocked After Teacher Accused of Beating and Expelling Two Girls; Police Investigation Launched

The incident took place on 25 July at Upper Primary School, Nagapur Majra Hadaha, where 14-year-old Pratijna Gupta and 13-year-old Yamini, both Class 6 students, were allegedly beaten and expelled by their teacher, Ram Yash Gautam.

Teacher Accused of Assaulting Girls With a Cricket Bat

According to the families, the teacher had been absent from class when the girls approached another instructor for academic information. Upon returning, he allegedly demanded their notebooks, questioned them, and then became enraged.

The families claim he beat both students with a cricket bat, threw them out of the classroom, and chased them out of the school premises.

Terrified, the girls ran home and informed their mothers of the incident.

Headmistress Accused of Misconduct, Expelling Students

On 26 July, the mothers — Amrita Devi and Santosh Kumari — approached the school’s headmistress, Suman Yadav, expecting disciplinary action. Instead, they allege that the headmistress misbehaved with the children, slapped them, and forced them out of the school, issuing transfer certificates (TCs) on the spot.

The families say the children have been left in a state of severe mental distress, afraid to return to school and shaken by the violation of their dignity.

Amrita Devi said:

“We sent our daughters to study, not to be beaten like this. Who gave the teacher the right to hit children with a cricket bat?”

Santosh Kumari added:

“When we demanded justice, the headmistress slapped the girls and expelled them. Where are we supposed to go now?”

Police Take Action; Teacher Unreachable

A formal complaint has been filed at Tikait Nagar police station.
Inspector Ratanesh Pandey confirmed that separate applications were received and a police team has been dispatched to collect evidence.

“We are taking the matter seriously. After gathering evidence and speaking to all parties, strict legal action will follow,” Pandey said.

Attempts to contact the accused teacher have been unsuccessful.

Headmistress Denies All Allegations

Headmistress Suman Yadav, however, has rejected the charges as “baseless.”

She claims the transfer certificates were issued at the parents’ request, and that she had no knowledge of any misconduct.

“No such incident took place. Someone is instigating the families,” she asserted.

Village Outrage and Concerns Over Education System

The incident has sparked widespread anger in the village, with parents expressing fear over sending their children to school. Local representatives have demanded a transparent and impartial inquiry.

A spokesperson for the village head said:

“If proven true, this is completely unacceptable. Children’s safety must come first. Strict action is needed.”

Violation of Child Rights

Corporal punishment is illegal in India under the Right to Education Act, 2009. If allegations are substantiated, both the teacher and headmistress may face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and child protection laws.

As the investigation continues, the incident has reignited debate about safety, supervision, and accountability within government schools.