Scarf as part of uniform in Madhya Pradesh private school sparks row, probe ordered

State home minister Narottam Mishra told reporters in Bhopal that the matter was first investigated by the district education officer. “No complaint was received in this regard. In view of the seriousness of the issue, the superintendent of police has been instructed to thoroughly investigate it,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hindu outfits staged a protest at the district collector’s office and demanded the cancellation of the school’s registration. They alleged that the school is forcing Hindu girl students to wear hijabs.

Damoh Collector Mayank Agrawal said a probe was conducted earlier had found the allegation of religious conversion to be false. Later, the collector said after the home minister’s instructions, a team was being formed to probe the matter.

NCPCR chairman Priyank Kanoongo tweeted: “Cognisance is being taken and instructions are being sent to Damoh collector and superintendent of police for necessary action.”