Sarlahi, September 1, 2026 — A dispute over allegations that a school principal verbally abused a female student escalated into violence at a school in Sarlahi, where the principal, teachers and some of their relatives were reportedly attacked by students and outsiders.
The incident took place Monday afternoon at Shriram Sakhi Mohit Singh Janata Higher Secondary School in Balra Municipality-4. The alleged assault of Principal Birendra Jha has prompted concern among local residents and calls for an impartial investigation into the events inside the school premises.
According to allegations, the dispute began after Jha allegedly used obscene and abusive language toward a female student over an issue related to cleanliness. Following the incident, a group of students and outsiders allegedly assaulted Jha, other teachers and his relatives. Police personnel who arrived at the school to bring the situation under control were also reportedly attacked.
Local residents and former students have called for an impartial investigation, saying that any confirmed misconduct against a student should be dealt with according to the law, while physical attacks on teachers or others cannot be justified without establishing the facts.
"If the alleged misconduct and assault against the student are confirmed, such behaviour by a teacher is unacceptable. But gathering a crowd and beating teachers or others without establishing the facts is also unlawful," local residents said.
