A case of alleged discrimination and inhumane treatment of Dalit students has come to light at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Awasiya Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Asothar block, Fatehpur. The students and their families have accused some teachers of making caste-related remarks, not providing adequate food, and making them clean the bathrooms and other areas.
At around 4:30 pm on Tuesday, the victim families reached the District Magistrate’s office and demanded an impartial investigation and action against the culprits. Geeta Devi, a resident of Sato village in Asothar block, stated that her granddaughters Kiran and Kashish, along with another student, Anjali, attend the school.
According to the families, a complaint was made some time ago regarding the quality of the food at the school. This complaint was also investigated. It is alleged that the school administration became increasingly displeased with the students after this.
Allegations of being threatened with expulsion for asking for food
In a complaint letter submitted to the District Basic Education Officer, serious allegations have been made against teachers Parveen Bano, Aruna Gautam, and Preeti Gautam. The complaint states that female students were threatened with expulsion from the school if they asked for food. There are also allegations of assaulting older students if they protested.
Allegations of caste-based humiliation and cleaning duties
Families allege that female students were humiliated because of their caste. In addition to studying, they were also made to clean the school bathrooms and other areas. According to the complaint, comments were made linking the female students’ caste to cleaning duties, causing them mental distress.
Demand for Fair Investigation and Security from the DM
The victim families have demanded an impartial investigation from the District Magistrate. They demanded a safe and respectful environment for the female students and strict action against those responsible if the allegations are found to be true. They now await the district administration’s investigation and the action taken based on the investigation.
Ram Chandra Saini | Fatehpur
Courtesy: Hindi News