Meerut, 23 July: According to authorities, a 16-year-old student was dismissed from a private school in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for “asking Hindu students to distance themselves from Muslim pupils, citing examples from films like ‘Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Kerala Story.'”
The girl’s parents, on the other hand, said that she was asked to leave the school for “wearing a tilak on her forehead and a rudraksha bead on her wrist inside the school premises.”
Bhawna Chauhan, the school’s principal, stated, “The girl’s hardline approach was the reason for her expulsion.” Her radicalised thoughts disrupted her behaviours. She was causing a commotion and inciting hatred towards Muslim pupils.”
The girl’s mother told reporters, “My daughter was merely following her rituals, and she was punished for it.”
“Wearing tilak and rudraksha beads is not permitted because they are not part of the uniform,” the principal explained.
Meanwhile, the girl stated, “We are all aware of the instances revealed in films such as ‘Kashmir Files. So I used to warn my pals about the dangers of love jihad.”
“No complaint has been received by the police, and thus no action has been taken in the matter,” stated Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police Rohit Singh Sajwan.
