Kolkata's Jadavpur Vidyapith Files Police Complaint After Quran, Islamic Books Sent With Letter Seeking Religious Teaching In Curriculum
Kolkata: A state-run school in the city has lodged a complaint with the police after receiving a registered parcel containing religious books on Islam, including a copy of the holy Quran, and a letter which proposed that Islamic teaching be introduced in its curriculum, an official said on Monday. Also Watch: Head master of Jadavpur Vidyapith, Parthapratim Baidya, told PTI on Monday that on…
Kolkata's Jadavpur Vidyapith school has reported a police complaint following the receipt of a parcel containing religious materials and a letter, requesting the inclusion of Islamic teachings in their curriculum, according to an official. The letter and parcel arrived at the school on September 24. The headmaster, Parthapratim Baidya, stated that the school, being a well-known state-run institution, does not promote religious indoctrination and believes in India's inclusive nature.
He speculated that the sender might have intended to provoke trouble. The police have initiated an investigation to identify the sender and verify the authenticity of the parcel, including reviewing CCTV footage and considering the possibility of someone sending the parcel on behalf of the sender.
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