School Discipline in Question: Principal's Arrest Sparks Controversy

In Durg, Chhattisgarh, a school principal named Ila Evan Colvin was arrested for allegedly beating a three-year-old student and taping her mouth shut. The incident, reported from Mother Teresa English Medium School, sparked outrage due to the principal’s actions following the child's use of the greeting 'Radhe Radhe.'


Devdiscourse News Desk | Durg | Updated: 31-07-2025 21:52 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 21:52 IST
School Discipline in Question: Principal's Arrest Sparks Controversy
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A school principal in Durg, Chhattisgarh, was taken into custody on Thursday, following allegations of child abuse. The case involves Ila Evan Colvin, head of Mother Teresa English Medium School, who is accused of physically assaulting a 3-and-half-year-old student.

The arrest was made under multiple sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Juvenile Justice Act, highlighting concerns over alleged cruelty and religious sentiment insult. The incident unfolded on Wednesday morning at the Bagdumar village school.

The controversy circles around the principal's actions after the child greeted her with 'Radhe Radhe,' prompting public scrutiny and legal repercussions for the alleged offenses.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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