Balrampur, September 3: A shocking incident has surfaced from Balrampur district in Chhattisgarh, where a school principal allegedly instructed minor girl students to drink urine when they asked for potable water. The incident occurred at the government secondary school in Phoolidumar, Wadrafnagar, when a group of seventh-grade students requested water from the headmaster, Ramkrishna Tripathi.

Initially, Tripathi told the students to drink from a nearby drain. When the students refused, he reportedly escalated his response by suggesting they drink urine instead, reported Hindi Daily Dainik Bhaskar. Disturbed by this response, the students approached the village Sarpanch to lodge a complaint. The Sarpanch then brought the matter to the Block Education Officer, demanding strict action and filing an official report (Panchnama). UP: School Teacher Plays Candy Crush, Uses Social Media Apps During Work Hours in Sambhal; Suspended.

The incident quickly drew attention from higher authorities, leading to the immediate suspension of the headmaster. District Collector Remigiyus Ekka condemned the principal's actions, labeling them as disgraceful and unacceptable. Speaking to the media, Collector Ekka stated, "The incident is very shameful. As soon as this matter came to our notice, we immediately suspended the headmaster of Phoolidumar Secondary School, Ramkrishna Tripathi."  ‘Mahabharat, Ramayan Are Imaginary’: Convent School Teacher Suspended Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Hindu Epics, PM Narendra Modi in Mangaluru.

Block Education Officer Manish Kumar has been directed to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. The suspension of the headmaster has somewhat quelled tensions in the area, but the event has raised serious concerns about the treatment of students in government schools.

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