What Happened at the School

A shocking incident took place at a school in Thane, Maharashtra. The principal and an attendant were arrested. They allegedly made about 10 girls from Class 5 to Class 10 strip. They wanted to check if the girls were menstruating.

Who Was Arrested and Why

The police also booked four teachers and two trustees. This happened after parents protested at the school. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the police took action on Wednesday.

How the Incident Unfolded

Here’s what happened:

• Bloodstains were found in the school washroom.
• The school staff gathered female students in a hall.
• They showed images of the stains using a projector.
• The girls were asked if they were menstruating.
• Those who said yes had their names and thumb impressions taken.
• The others were taken to the washroom. There, attendants allegedly stripped and checked them.

Serious Allegations

In one case, the principal accused a girl of lying about her menstrual status. The principal questioned the girl for wearing a sanitary pad. The principal then forced the girl to give her thumb impression. This is according to the complaint filed by the child’s parents.

Parents React

Parents were shocked and angry. One parent said, “My daughter came home shaking. She told me she was forced to take off her clothes in the washroom in front of other students. This is not discipline, it is mental harassment.”

Legal Actions Taken

The police registered a case against the principal, teachers, attendant, and trustees. They have been charged with serious crimes:

• Assault with intent to outrage a woman’s modesty
• Disrobing
• Provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

What’s Next

The police are still investigating. They are trying to identify witnesses and collect more evidence from the students.