Seven Class X students expelled for assaulting junior students in government residential school in Odisha
Parents observe that the acute shortage of teachers and administrative staff across residential schools run by Odisha’s ST & SC Development Department has adversely affected not only academics but also student supervision
Seven Class X students have been expelled from a government residential school in Odisha's Rayagada district after allegedly assaulting junior students, according to school authorities. The incident, which involved six other students, came to light following the viral spread of a video showing the brutal thrashing of junior students.
The Rayagada district administration has registered a case against the accused students at the local police station. The video footage, allegedly recorded by one student, showed the junior students being subjected to violent attacks inside the hostel. Parents of the victims have demanded stringent action against those involved, highlighting the need for better supervision in government-run residential schools.
The Rayagada district administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident, which has also brought to light deeper systemic issues in these institutions. While the ST & SC Development Department manages over 1,600 educational institutions across Odisha, including 1,615 residential schools, the department faces an acute shortage of teachers and administrative staff, causing significant administrative strain.
The shortage has adversely affected both academic responsibilities and student supervision, particularly in boys' hostels. Despite steps taken to strengthen monitoring in girls' hostels following reports of sexual assault, similar levels of supervision appear to be lacking in boys' hostels.
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