In Thane, parents staged a protest outside the international C.P. Goenka School on Thursday following the incident of misconduct against students. They demanded strict action from the school administration.
Background
The protest took place in the Kapurbawadi area, where the C.P. Goenka International School is located. The school caters to students from various grades, and recently, an event for students was organized at a theme park in Ghodbunder.
To fund the event, each student was asked to contribute Rs. 1600. Special buses arranged by a private company were used to transport the students to the venue. On Tuesday, a total of four buses were allocated for this purpose, with Javed Khan serving as the attendant on one of the buses.
While distributing food packets on the bus, Javed reportedly behaved inappropriately with some of the students, sparking outrage among the parents.
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Parental Outrage and Protest
On Thursday morning, parents gathered outside the school premises to express their dissatisfaction. Discussions between the representatives of the parents and the school administration have begun.
Additionally, many parents have refrained from sending their children to school today as a form of protest.
The incident has caused significant concern among the parents regarding the safety and well-being of their children at the school. They are demanding swift and strict action from the school authorities to ensure that such incidents do not occur again in the future.
The administration is yet to release an official statement regarding the matter.
Conclusion
The protest highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment for students within educational institutions. Parents are determined to ensure that their concerns are addressed promptly and effectively by the school management.