Sri Amritsar, September 7 Kanwar Partap Singh / Tajeemnoor Kaur- The Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has strongly condemned the incident of ragging with a Sikh student at a boarding school in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.
He said it was highly unfortunate that fellow students at the school subjected a Sikh child to such an act, adding that the school administration has the full responsibility to prevent such incidents. He said no child should ever be subjected to such behaviour.
Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj said he had spoken to the victim Sikh student and his family, conveyed his message to remain in Chardi Kala (high spirits) and assured them that Sri Akal Takht Sahib stood firmly with the family.
He said a video of the incident had surfaced on social media and, respecting the wishes of the family, asked all media organisations and web channels not to publish or circulate the viral video on their platforms or disclose the child’s identity, as the matter concerns his future.
He said that following a complaint by the victim children’s family members, the Himachal Pradesh Police had registered a case under stringent provisions against those accused of ragging and initiated action. However, he said, the role of the school administration and principal in the incident had not been responsible and appropriate.
He said the children’s parents are making complaints against the school principal. Therefore, after speaking to the school administration, the Jathedar asked it to immediately replace the principal, who had failed to maintain discipline among the students. He said the school administration has assured him that the principal would be replaced within a week.