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

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.
- Outrage in India over video of teacher telling kids to slap Muslim student Al Jazeera English
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- UP Teacher Tells Children To Slap Muslim Boy, Cops Say Education Department Will Act NDTV
- 'Jitne bhi Mohammedan bachche hai...': UP teacher makes kids beat fellow student India Today
- Criticising ‘Muslim children’, UP teacher gets classmates to hit student, one by one The Indian Express
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