Principal Files Harassment Case Against School Trust Secretary in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: School principal accuses trust secretary of harassment, case filed
Hindustan Times
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A principal of a private school in Mullanpur, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, has accused the school trust secretary of harassment and intimidation. The Dakha police have registered a criminal case following allegations of inappropriate conduct and pressure tactics used against her over several months.
- 01The principal alleges that the secretary interfered with school operations and pressured her for months.
- 02The FIR was filed under Sections 74 and 351(2)(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertain to harassment and intimidation.
- 03The accused allegedly deployed bouncers to intimidate the principal on school premises.
- 04The principal reported that the secretary had previously issued her a show-cause notice.
- 05The incident escalated on April 2 when the principal accused the secretary of attempting to touch her inappropriately.
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In a troubling incident in Mullanpur, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, a private school principal has lodged a complaint against the secretary of the school trust, alleging harassment, intimidation, and inappropriate conduct. The principal claims that for several months, the secretary has been interfering with the school's operations and pressuring her to comply with his demands. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Dakha Police Station, the allegations include intimidating behavior displayed by the secretary while he was seated in the school's committee room. The principal stated that he objected to her presence in the room for official duties and, when she confronted him, he allegedly resorted to employing bouncers to exert pressure on her. The FIR, which cites Sections 74 and 351(2)(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), highlights the principal's assertion that she had consistently communicated her commitment to managing the school effectively. Tensions reportedly escalated on April 2, when the principal accused the secretary of making inappropriate physical advances. The investigating officer has confirmed that further inquiries are ongoing.
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This case raises concerns about workplace safety and the treatment of educators in private institutions in Punjab.
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