Power Minister Shrikant Sharma has asked concerned officials to take action against those responsible, according to ANI.
The warden, who was suspended, said she only wanted to check if the girls were alright, as many young women hesitate to discuss menstruation, still a taboo subject in India.
Muzaffarnagar: Warden humiliates, strips 70 girls naked Written by: Anusha Ravi
The warden of a residential school in Muzaffarnagar allegedly stripped 70 girls naked to ‘check for menstrual blood‘ sparking outrage. The girls and their families have accused the warden of subjecting the students to humiliation. The families have now demanded action against the woman warden.
Students of Kasturba Gandhi Girls Residential School told the media that the warden rounded them up and ordered them to strip. They also claimed that she threatened to thrash them if they disobeyed.
The girls and their families have accused the warden of subjecting the students to humiliation. The families have now demanded action against the woman warden. Students of Kasturba Gandhi Girls Residential School told the media that the warden rounded them up and ordered them to strip. They also claimed that she threatened to thrash them if they disobeyed.
“Some blood was found in the bathroom. The warden ordered us to remove our clothes. It was very humiliating for all of us. We want action against her,” said one of the students. Following the protests by the students and their families, the warden was suspended.
The woman, however, denied the incident and said that her actions stemmed out of concern. “What the students are alleging never happened. Some blood was found on the floor and wall of the bathroom.
I only wanted to check if everything was all right with the girls. Such young girls are sometimes unable to express what problems they are facing and I only asked them if anything was wrong,” she said.
The warden also alleged that her strict nature made the students dislike her and they were being provoked by other staff to make allegations against her. The education department officials have ordered an inquiry into the matter.
Read more at: http://www.oneindia.com/india/muzaffarnagar-warden-humiliates-strips-70-girls-naked-2390066.html
April 2, 2017 at 3:50 pm
This is a henious crime by the warden. The concerned person should be probed and suitable punishment must be awarded. The girls who werd subjected to torture should be compensated andbsafety must be assured by the government