In a significant disciplinary action, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Morigaon, Assam has suspended a chemistry teacher and transferred nine senior students following a disturbing ragging incident that occurred on campus. The decisive measures came after a thorough investigation into the physical assault of several junior students that exposed serious lapses in campus discipline.
Investigation Reveals Staff Negligence
Biswajit Choudhury, the chemistry teacher at JNV Morigaon, faced suspension due to alleged negligence of duty and his inability to manage the situation that escalated into physical assault of junior students. Morigaon district administration officials confirmed the disciplinary action on Thursday, highlighting the teacher's failure to prevent the incident.
The additional district commissioner (education) Anusuya Sarma provided crucial details about the student punishments. "All nine students who were found guilty have been sent to different schools in the state as punishment, and have been handed warning letters by the JNV authorities," Sarma stated, emphasizing the zero-tolerance approach toward ragging.
Sequence of Events Leading to Assault
The unfortunate incident unfolded on November 5 when senior students left the campus to attend an event commemorating the death anniversary of legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika. During their absence, some junior students entered the seniors' rooms and reportedly took away utensils and other personal items.
When the senior students returned to campus and discovered the intrusion, they responded with physical violence and bullying against their juniors. The situation rapidly escalated beyond the control of school management, requiring higher administrative intervention.
Administrative Action and Parental Response
The case came to light when guardians of the assaulted junior students approached the Morigaon district administration directly. This prompted the formation of a joint probe committee comprising officials from multiple departments including district administration, police, education department, and JNV authorities.
The transfer of nine guilty students to different Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across Assam represents one of the strictest actions taken in recent times against ragging in residential schools. The probe committee's recommendations were implemented fully, demonstrating the administration's commitment to student safety and discipline.
This incident has raised serious questions about the supervision mechanisms in residential schools and the need for more robust anti-ragging protocols. The swift action by authorities, however, sends a clear message that student misconduct and staff negligence will not be tolerated in educational institutions.
