Hapur school accused of forcing students to remove religious symbols

NOIDA: A school in Hapur has been accused of forcing students to remove their religious symbols, including rakhis, kalavas, and tilaks. Parents and students have also alleged that teachers at the St Anthony Senior Secondary School have made offensive remarks about their religion.

The matter came to light after a video of a student crying went viral. In the video, the student claims that her brother was forced to stand in the sun for wearing a rakhi. She also alleges that teachers make fun of their religion and threaten to expel students who object.

The parents of the students staged a protest at the school on Thursday. The district administration has formed a committee to investigate the matter.

The school administration has denied the allegations, saying that they are false and part of a conspiracy to defame the school. They have also said that they have issued a notice to the teachers accused of the misconduct.

The allegations against the school are serious and could have far-reaching consequences. If the allegations are true, it would be a clear violation of the students' right to freedom of religion. It would also be a violation of the school's own policy, which states that all students are welcome, regardless of their religion or beliefs.

The district administration's investigation is important to determine the truth of the allegations. If the allegations are found to be true, the school administration should take appropriate action against the teachers involved.

(This article was originally published in Navbharat Times)