“Now even teachers have started teaching children hatred and resorting to violence…”
Muzaffarnagar// Uttar Pradesh , August,25,2023 : A heartbreaking video has gone viral involving an incident in which a Muslim student was physically assaulted by Hindu classmates under the direction of a female teacher in the Uttar Pradesh. This incident has sparked outrage and condemnation on social media, highlighting religious tensions and drawing attention to the role of educators in shaping young minds.
In Indian culture and society, teachers are held in high regard and play a significant role in molding the future of children through their education, teaching methods, and guidance. They are tasked with nurturing responsible individuals who contribute positively to society and serve their country and community. Unfortunately, in this case, a female teacher from Uttar Pradesh has stained this noble profession by inciting a disturbing incident that has caused religious divisiveness and drawn severe criticism on social media platforms.
The teacher’s actions have led to strong remarks and various demands, accusing her of promoting religious hatred. The incident also sheds light on the fact that the sanctity of schools, which are meant to be places of learning and unity, has been tarnished by such incidents. While interactions between students of different backgrounds and religions usually promote tolerance and understanding, this incident has demonstrated a stark contrast as it involves an educator encouraging violence based on religious differences.
The video showcases the teacher instructing Hindu students to physically assault a Muslim student. The distressing scene captures the teacher directing the students to slap the Muslim student one after the other. Shockingly, she also encourages the use of force, urging them to hit harder. This incident further escalates as one student even punches the Muslim student in the back. The teacher’s demeanor during the video suggests that she is fully aware of her actions and their implications.
As the video gained widespread attention, individuals from various backgrounds, including a fact-checker from Alt News, identified the victim and shared the incident on social media platforms. The victim’s father, Arshad, was contacted, and he stated that he decided not to send his son to school anymore after the incident. The teacher reportedly sought forgiveness from the police and informed them in writing that she did not wish to file a complaint against her. Additionally, the victim’s father conveyed that the teacher apologized but his faith in the school was shattered.
The incident has prompted the involvement of various authorities, including local police and education officials. A video tweet from a police official in the Khutoli area stated that an investigation was underway to address the assault and religious commentary against the victim. Moreover, Mohammad Zubair, a fact-checker, tweeted that under the direction of the Indian government, the video was being deleted from social media platforms to protect the identity of the affected student and his guardians.
This incident highlights the critical need for promoting tolerance, understanding, and responsible behavior within educational institutions. It also underscores the importance of holding educators accountable for their actions, as they have a profound impact on the impressionable minds of students
