A recent video of a teacher physically abusing students at a school in Peshawar has sparked widespread anger and condemnation. The video, which was taken by a student and shared on social media, shows the teacher hitting and slapping several children while they were seated in a classroom.
The video quickly went viral, and the public reaction has been one of shock and disgust. Many have called for the teacher to be held accountable for their actions and for stricter measures to be put in place to prevent such abuse from happening again.
According to reports, the incident occurred at a government-run primary school in the city. The school administration has suspended the teacher and an investigation has been launched. However, many are calling for stronger action to be taken, including criminal charges and mandatory training for teachers on how to handle and manage students.
This is not the first time an incident of this nature has occurred in Pakistan. There have been several reports in the past of teachers physically and verbally abusing students. The issue of child abuse in schools is a serious concern that needs to be addressed.
Rana Asif Habib, the head of the Initiator Human Development Foundation and a lawyer, has expressed concern about the absence of proper laws to tackle corporal punishment in Pakistan. He pointed out that Sindh was the only province that had enacted a law against corporal punishment in 2016 and despite ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, Pakistan has yet to pass legislation on the matter. He also emphasized the importance of imposing severe punishment for individuals who resort to corporal punishment on minors in schools or madrassahs.
In conclusion, the viral video of a teacher physically abusing students in a Peshawar school has sparked widespread outrage and calls for action. It is important for the government and school authorities to take strong measures to prevent such incidents from happening again and to ensure that children are safe and protected in their schools
