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School Principal Suspended After Kindergartner Brutally Assaulted by Older Student
A principal at a government school in Haryana has been suspended following a violent attack on a young kindergarten student by an older classmate. The victim sustained serious injuries and was referred to a medical facility in Chandigarh for treatment.
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The Haryana Education Department suspended Principal Neelu of Government Model Vidyalaya in Sector-20, Panchkula, on Monday following an incident of serious violence against a kindergarten student on the school premises.
According to initial reports, a Class III student allegedly attacked the young girl with stones and a flower pot, causing significant injuries. The assault left the victim in critical condition, prompting school authorities to refer her to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh for immediate medical care.
The suspension comes as the state education department investigates the circumstances that allowed the incident to occur. Officials have indicated that questions regarding campus safety and supervision protocols are being examined as part of the inquiry. The case has reignited concerns about security measures and student conduct oversight in educational institutions across the region.
The incident has not yet resulted in formal charges, and authorities continue to gather statements from witnesses and school personnel involved at the time of the assault.