Students detonated a firecracker-like bomb under a female teacher’s chair using a remote

  • Incident in Bhiwani, Haryana

  • Teacher sustained minor injuries

  • 13 students suspended

Bhiwani (Haryana) – In a shocking incident at a government school in Bopara village, students detonated a firecracker-like bomb under a female teacher’s chair using a remote. The teacher suffered minor injuries. Following the incident, the education department suspended 13 students involved in the act.

District Education Officer Naresh Mehta stated that 13 out of the 15 students in the class were involved. One student created the bomb, another placed it under the chair, and a third triggered the explosion using the remote. Discussions were held about expelling the students from the school, but their families submitted written apologies. Additionally, the female teacher forgave the students.

The teacher remarked, “If these students had used their skills to create a model and present it, we would have appreciated them. However, this matter is now resolved.”

Editorial Perspective

The misuse of school education in this manner highlights the lack of moral values and discipline imparted to students. What is the use of such education ?