Team Clarion
NALGONDA — Concern and anger is growing in Telangana’s Nalgonda over the alleged brutal beating of seventh-grade students at SLB, a minority residential school, by the principal and two teachers. Despite a week having passed since the incident, there has been no action from the district administration or senior officials of the Telangana Minority Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS). This inaction has raised fears among students within the local minority community.
According to sources, video evidence and photographs of the incident were submitted to senior society officials, community leaders, and various political representatives. However, all attempts to contact Secretary and President Umreez have reportedly been unsuccessful. “The silence of the authorities on such a grave matter is deeply concerning. If this continues, students will lose faith in the system meant to uplift them,” said a local activist who wished to remain anonymous.
A Zoom meeting was allegedly conducted by an official of the society to assess the reasons behind the incident. However, no decisive action has been taken against those responsible. Critics argue that while the state government prioritises the development of residential schools to uplift marginalised communities, the alleged indifference of some officials undermines these efforts.
Reports suggest that teachers in some residential schools and colleges run by the society have adopted harsh disciplinary measures, raising questions about the overall safety and well-being of students. “It is unacceptable that such incidents are brushed under the carpet. The authorities must ensure that minority students feel safe in educational institutions,” said a local community leader.
The issue has also drawn attention due to a previous case in which students fled from a school in Devarakonda due to alleged mistreatment by teachers. They were later found in Ibrahimpatnam with the help of the police. Repeated incidents like these have led to growing concerns within the minority community, with some questioning whether there is a deliberate effort to remove Muslim students from these institutions.
“The continuous harassment of students and the failure to take corrective measures suggest a deeper issue,” said an education rights activist. “If immediate action is not taken, it will have long-term consequences for the future of these children and the credibility of minority institutions.”
Parents and local leaders are now demanding an immediate inquiry into the incident and strict action against those responsible. They urge the state government to intervene and ensure that minority residential schools remain safe spaces for students, free from discrimination and undue hardship.
As the outcry continues, all eyes are on the authorities to see whether they will address these concerns or allow them to fade into silence.
