A class 11 student in a girls school was allegedly forced to stand outside her classroom for an hour after she requested a sanitary pad during her examination sparking outrage in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The incident has and prompted an official inquiry into the matter, officials said on Sunday.
The incident allegedly took place on Saturday when the student sought help from the principal. Instead of assistance, she was allegedly ignored and mistreated.
The girl's father has lodged a complaint alleging that his daughter had gone to the school to appear for examination when she realized her period had started. The father has submitted written complaints to the District Magistrate, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), the State Women's Commission, and the Department of Women Welfare.
According to reports, upon requesting a sanitary pad from the principal, the girl was allegedly asked to leave the classroom and was made to stand outside for nearly an hour, the complainant said. The District Inspector of Schools, Devki Nandan, confirmed that the matter is being investigated, and action will be taken based on the findings.
