The education department suspended the principal of a government school in Panchkula with immediate effect under Rule 5 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016, following the assault on a six-year-old kindergarten student by a Class 3 student.
Medical staff at PGI are monitoring the girl’s recovery while her family shields her from traumatic memories. When she tries to recount the incident, family members gently divert her attention to keep her comfortable and prevent her from reliving the ordeal. An FIR was registered at Sector 20 police station on Saturday against the school principal, class in-charge and watchman under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act and Section 125-B of the BNS.
Police said they were investigating the case. Earlier, on Saturday, two JBT teachers were also suspended in connection with the incident.
Meanwhile, the psychological evaluation of the child in conflict with law is scheduled for Monday. The Haryana Human Rights Commission may also take suo motu cognisance of the matter. The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HSCPCR) has already sought a detailed report from the district education officer. A committee constituted on the directions of education minister Mahipal Dhanda is also expected to submit its report shortly. PGI director visits victim “The circumstances involving this child are concerning. We want to ensure that she receives the best possible medical care, along with all the support and comfort she needs.
The victim’s older sister, a Class 2 student at the same school, is also affected by the incident.
The incident has left the entire family deeply shaken, according to the victim’s uncle. The entire treatment is being provided free of cost, and the institute will extend every possible assistance to the family,” he said.
they decided to stay after receiving multiple assurances from the government and other departments promising full support and strict action against those responsible While the family previously considered moving both girls to a different school.
