Ahmedabad: A teacher allegedly slapping a Class IX student at Sheth CN Vidyalaya six times has stirred up a major controversy. After a complaint by the boy’s father, the DEO (Ahmedabad city-West) has issued a notice to the school and ordered an inquiry within seven days. CCTV footage of the alleged slapping has also been obtained.The father in his complaint alleged that the incident occurred on Oct 14 between 12.45pm and 1 pm when the teacher, Ghanshyamsinh Dabhi, physically assaulted his son over a minor issue, he stated.According to the complaint, Dabhi, who teaches Hindi, Sanskrit and English, allegedly slapped the student six times, claiming that he was misbehaving in class. The teacher is also accused of sending the student out of the classroom.The parent stated that the incident has left the child traumatised. He stressed that schools are responsible for ensuring children’s education and safety, and that physical or mental harassment of students on school premises is prohibited under applicable laws and regulations. He sought strict disciplinary and legal action against the teacher.Acting on the complaint, the DEO’s office issued a notice to the school seeking an explanation. The education inspector has been instructed to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a factual report within seven days.
