A Chinese boarding school has come under fire for its draconian punishment of a student who used the toilet after curfew. The student was forced to write a self-reflection essay and distribute 1,000 copies to his classmates, sparking outrage and comparisons to a prison. The Education Department has intervened, ordering the school to reflect on its actions and revise its discipline policies.
Students at a government school in Bhopal, India, protested against harsh punishments imposed by the school administrator, including forced cleaning and standing in the sun. The administrator was subsequently removed from her position after videos of the protest went viral.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Director General of Police to apprehend all individuals involved in the post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh. Incidents of violence have persisted in the state for three days since polling concluded. The ECI emphasizes the gravity of the events at Tadipatri, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, and Chandragiri Assembly Constituencies, according to Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena. The ECI has instructed the police to file cases against those who damaged EVM machines. They are prohibited from citing ‘unknown persons’ as perpetrators because video footage from polling stations can identify the responsible individuals. Police officials and election staff who neglected their duties will face severe punishment. Arrests have already begun, targeting both direct perpetrators and instigators. Police presence has been increased at 715 locations, and Section 144 of the CrPC has been implemented in specific areas as needed.
