Teacher Arrested for telling Muslim Girl to wear School Uniform over burqa [Gangarampur, West Bengal]

(Reported as seen)

On the night of July 9th, Gangarampur Police arrested a teacher for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after he scolded a Muslim girl for not wearing her school uniform. The teacher, identified as Ashutosh Pal, serves as an assistant teacher at Aahokgram High School in Gangarampur, located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal.

According to local sources, the incident occurred on the 9th of July when Ashutosh Pal entered a Class VII classroom and noticed a girl wearing a burqa instead of the prescribed school uniform. He reportedly scolded her for not adhering to the school dress code.

The girl informed her parents about the incident after returning home from school. That evening, her family filed a complaint at the Gangarampur Police Station, accusing the teacher of hurting religious sentiments.

Later that night, Gangarampur Police arrived at Ashutosh Pal’s residence and arrested him. The following day, he was presented before the Gangarampur Sub-Division Court, where the judge ordered 14 days of judicial custody for the teacher.

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding religious sensitivities and school regulations in the region. The arrest has sparked discussions about the balance between maintaining school discipline and respecting religious practices.