Student injured as angry teacher throws wooden stick

Katni, MP, Sep 17 (UNI) A 12-year-old girl suffered serious injury on her left eye when an angry teacher flung a wooden stick on her at a government middle school at Reethi, about 40 km from here, on September 15.

Teacher B L Patel, who is also incharge Principal of the school, threw the missile injuring Sangeeta. Blood gushed out of her left eye and she was not able to see after some time.

The matter came to light when the victim was brought to hospital for treatment yesterday. According to doctors, Sangeeta's eyeball has suffered serious damage and complete recovery of eyesight was not possible.

School Education Minister Lakshman Singh Gaud today met Sangeeta and her relatives at the hospital and assured them every possible assistance for her treatment. Sangeeta was sent to the Jabalpur medical college for better treatment.

Mr Gaud has issued directions to suspend the guilty teacher. He also directed to get the whole matter inquired.

A complaint was being filed by the affected family in police.

UNI