Allahabad High Court Stays Suspension of Teacher Amid Inquiry into Religious Practice Allegations
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the suspension of Mohammad Anzar Ahmed, a teacher accused of compelling students at a Sambhal government school to participate in Islamic religious practices, including wearing hijabs and skull caps and reciting a poem before prayers. The court directed authorities to complete the departmental inquiry within 15 days. Ahmed denies the allegations, stating he was on medical leave during the incidents, while the state claims he was present. The court has not ruled on the allegations' validity.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 14 Sept, 09:06 am. Other outlets followed.