Two Class 5 girls at a government primary school in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, have alleged that a male classmate mixed urine into their water bottle and made them drink it.
The girls later complained to the school principal. According to officials, the principal allegedly told them to eat a Rs. 10 chocolate if their mouths tasted bad.
The incident has now triggered an administrative inquiry, with officials looking into both the allegation involving the students and the way the girls' complaint was handled.
What Happened At The Guna School?
The incident reportedly took place on Monday, August 17, at a government-run primary school in the Aron development block of Guna district.
According to the girls' account, a Class 5 male student allegedly put urine into a water bottle and the girls subsequently drank from it.
Officials have identified a student from the same class as allegedly responsible, while authorities are also looking into whether other students may have been involved.
The exact sequence of events is yet to be established. The administration's inquiry is expected to examine the girls' statements and the accounts of the students involved.
What Did The Principal Allegedly Say?
After the girls complained, the principal allegedly told them to eat a Rs. 10 chocolate if their mouths tasted bad.
The remark, reported by officials, has become a separate point of concern because the girls had approached the school authorities after reporting the incident.
Guna District Magistrate Kishore Kumar Kanyal said a notice had been issued to the principal and that the parents of the student allegedly involved were being summoned.
Why Did The Matter Escalate?
The girls' families and local villagers protested at the school on Tuesday, August 18, demanding action.
According to reports, the school was locked during the protest as relatives and villagers raised slogans seeking action against those allegedly involved.
Administrative officials and police subsequently reached the area. Statements were taken from the girls, their families and students linked to the incident.
What Action Has The Administration Taken?
Aron's Sub-Divisional Magistrate Manjusha Khatri said a tehsildar and the Block Education Officer were sent to the school after the incident was reported.
The Block Education Officer has been asked to investigate the matter and submit a report within two days.
The principal has also been served a notice, while the parents of the student allegedly responsible have been called by the administration.
Authorities are also examining whether other students were involved.
What Happens Next?
For now, the allegations remain under investigation.
The inquiry will have to establish what happened to the girls' water bottles, which students were involved and whether the school's response to their complaint was appropriate.
The incident has also put the spotlight on how schools respond when children report misconduct by other students. Until the inquiry is completed, the allegations against the students and the principal's conduct should be treated as allegations rather than established findings.
TL;DR | News At A Glance
What happened?
Two Class 5 girls at a government school in Guna alleged that a male classmate mixed urine into their water bottle.
What happened after they complained?
The principal allegedly told them to eat a Rs. 10 chocolate if their mouths tasted bad.
What happened next?
The girls' families and local villagers protested at the school on August 18.
What are authorities doing?
The administration has ordered an inquiry, issued a notice to the principal and summoned the parents of the student allegedly involved.
What is still being investigated?
Officials are examining what happened, who was involved and how the school's complaint was handled.
