NHRC Takes Action on Corporal Punishment Incident in Bihar

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a report involving corporal punishment inflicted on 18 students by a teacher at a government school in Haflaganj, Katihar district, Bihar. The incident occurred on August 21, 2025, when the teacher locked the students in a room. The NHRC has issued notices to the State Chief Secretary and the Superintendent of Police, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. Protests erupted at the school after parents raised concerns, leading to the evacuation of male teachers and police intervention.

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