Parents stating a protest before the management of Sainik School in Champapet for not allowing students wearing `Durga Mata Mala` to attend special classes. (Photo: By Arrangement)

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at a private school in Maruthi Nagar in Champapet, on Monday after the management denied permission to Class X students wearing `Durga Mata Mala` to attend special classes that triggered protests from parents and local political parties before the school.

The aggrieved parents staged a dharna outside Sainik School, expressing concern over the management’s decision and demanding action against those responsible. The BJP leaders joined the protest, demanding that the management allow the students to attend special classes without discrimination.

The situation escalated, prompting senior police officials to reach the spot and intervene. However, the school management suspended G Pushpalatha, a Telugu teacher for preventing the students from attending the special classes.

“We have received a complaint from the parents against the school management. A case of hurting religious sentiments has been booked. We are verifying the facts and details will be disclosed after completion of investigation,” G Nagaraju, I S Sadan Inspector said.


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