A Class 11 student at Summer Valley School in Dehradun has accused her physics teacher of harassment and inappropriate touching over about a month and a half. Her family has also alleged that school authorities pressured her after she complained.
The student’s mother says a written complaint was submitted to the principal on October 15. According to her, around 15 students signed the complaint, which alleged that the teacher had behaved similarly with other girls in the class.
The mother also alleges that the teacher pushed her daughter to the principal’s office on October 14 after she arrived late. These allegations have not been independently established in the available material.
Family alleges pressure after complaint
The mother claims her daughter was later called to the principal’s office and made to feel responsible for the situation. She alleges that the student was pressured to withdraw the complaint and warned that securing admission at another school during the session could be difficult.
She further alleges that outsiders were brought in to help settle the matter. The family has demanded strict action against the teacher and a public apology from the school during the morning assembly.
Parents went to the school on Friday to protest. The mother says the school gate was locked from inside and that police were called. The available information does not state what action police took after being called.
Principal says teacher was suspended
Principal Sonu Kundra says the complaint was investigated and that the teacher was suspended on October 16. Kundra also said the matter was being blown out of proportion.
The available report does not provide the teacher’s response to the accusations, details of the investigation or information about any police case. The student’s identity has not been disclosed.
The mother says she plans to meet officials from the education department and the district magistrate on Saturday. That meeting is the next step identified by the family, while the school’s stated position is that it has already investigated the complaint and suspended the teacher.
Conclusion
The case involves allegations by a Class 11 student, a family claim of pressure after the complaint and the principal’s statement that the teacher was suspended on October 16. The family is seeking further action and plans to approach education officials and the district magistrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which school is involved?
Summer Valley School in Dehradun is involved in the complaint.
Q. What has the student alleged?
The student has accused her physics teacher of harassment and inappropriate touching over about a month and a half.
Q. When was the written complaint submitted?
The student’s mother says it was submitted to the principal on October 15 and signed by around 15 students.
Q. What does the principal say happened?
Principal Sonu Kundra says the complaint was investigated and the teacher was suspended on October 16.
Q. What does the family want?
The family wants strict action against the teacher and a public apology from the school during the morning assembly.
Q. What does the student’s mother plan to do next?
She says she will meet education department officials and the district magistrate on Saturday.
