Controversial Video of Teacher Inciting Violence Against Muslim Student Sparks Outrage in India

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Controversial Video of Teacher Inciting Violence Against Muslim Student Sparks Outrage in India
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A video of a school teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India, asking students to slap a seven-year-old Muslim student and calling for his eviction due to his religion has gone viral, sparking outrage. The teacher, Trapta Tyagi, was heard making Islamophobic remarks and encouraging other students to slap the victim harder. The incident took place at Neha Public School in Kubbapur village. The parents of the victim expressed their shock and stated that the ill-treatment was a result of the hate being spread against Muslims in the country. The police have asked social media users not to share the video, and a case will be filed after recording statements from the child and parents. The incident highlights the growing Islamophobia in Indian schools and the need to address discrimination and hate.

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