Uttarakhand teacher gives students half-day leave for Friday prayers, suspended

A teacher in Uttarakhand was suspended for allowing special category students to leave after the fifth period for Friday prayers. The suspension came after protests by VHP and Bajrang Dal, who claimed it compromised educational integrity. Teachers' organizations demanded the suspension be revoked, warning of further protests. The teacher has one week to explain his actions.

Uttarakhand teacher gives students half-day leave for Friday prayers, suspended
A teacher in Uttarakhand was suspended for allowing special category students to leave after the fifth period for Friday prayers. The suspension came after protests by VHP and Bajrang Dal, who claimed it compromised educational integrity. Teachers' organizations demanded the suspension be revoked, warning of further protests. The teacher has one week to explain his actions.