Andhra student faints after PET makes her to do sit-ups for not wearing shoes
An eighth-grade student in Andhra Pradesh collapsed after being forced to perform 25 sit-ups as punishment for not wearing shoes. The incident has prompted an official inquiry by the Education Department following allegations of teacher negligence.
Why it matters
The case raises concerns regarding corporal punishment in schools and the safety of students in the educational system.
An eighth class student collapsed after the Physical Education Teacher (PET) allegedly made her to do 25 sit-ups for not wearing shoes in Velpucharla Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS), in Musunuru mandal in Eluru district.
The student complained that PET, Mr. Venkateswara Rao, made her to do sit-ups and beat her as punishment, for coming to school without wearing shoes.
When the girl fainted, headmaster Mr. Subramanyam, shifted her to home with the help of other staff, on Wednesday.
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