Video of Srinagar teacher slapping student goes viral, triggers outrage

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Video of Srinagar teacher slapping student goes viral, triggers outrage

A video purportedly showing a teacher repeatedly slapping a student at a coaching centre in Srinagar has gone viral, provoked outrage and prompted police to register a case.

In the 44-second video, the teacher, Fayaz Ahmad Wagay, is seen slapping the student repeatedly at the centre. Wagay was apparently angry that the student had not asked for his permission though it was unclear for what.

“We have registered a case,” said Raees Hussain, the in charge of Srinagar’s Saddar police station.

The court of Srinagar’s additional district magistrate has also summoned the centre’s managing director to appear before it on Thursday and record a statement over the slapping.

“This horrendous action has created a huge outcry among the local population and might have left [an] immense psychological impact on the student,” the court said in the summon. It cited the Right to Education Act and added it prescribes disciplinary action over corporal punishment.
Srinagar’s chief education officer has recommended strict action against Wagay and the coaching centre.

Wagay told a local newspaper that he wanted the good of the student but lost his control. “I am concerned about the studies of these students, but I lost my control and mistakenly slapped him.”

The Coaching Centres Association of Kashmir has constituted a committee to look into the matter and recommend measures so that such incidents do not happen again. “We condemn the incident, but people should not read into it too much. Unfortunately, a witch hunt has been launched by people against the teacher and the coaching institute, both of whom are known for their reputation,” it said in a statement.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/video-of-srinagar-teacher-slapping-student-goes-viral-triggers-outrage-101618472400146.html

 

[IndoorCricket]

I was beaten to blue when I was kid. Ruined that year for me.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Slapped on stage by the principal in front of the whole school and teachers. All I remember is the silence among the audience and I trying to find someone who could return my smile as I rubbed my cheek.

 

[Rana]

What is the purpose of this thread? A teacher slapping a student is news?

Why do teachers assault kids/students in the sub-continent?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why do teachers assault kids/students in the sub-continent?

They are still 100 years behind the west. That a case has been registered and apparently there is outrage in the community shows maybe that 100 years is being chipped away in some areas of life. We can say maybe 97 years now and counting....

 

[CricketCartoons]

They are still 100 years behind the west. That a case has been registered and apparently there is outrage in the community shows maybe that 100 years is being chipped away in some areas of life. We can say maybe 97 years now and counting....

In this case, the west is 100 years behind. Spare the rod and spoil the child. The west should go back to their ideals where kids were disciplined when needed.

 

[Rana]

I don’t know about freshy schooling systems

But what I do know is that if any grown man assaults my kid will not see the next light of day.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

In this case, the west is 100 years behind. Spare the rod and spoil the child. The west should go back to their ideals where kids were disciplined when needed.

Perhaps you are right. Indian youngsters are usually very well behaved and speak to their elders in terms like ma'am or sir. That would never happen over here. If a teacher reprimanded a student over here, the student might well threaten to bring his dad to school to administer a sound thrashing as per [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] has recommended. Whether this is evolution or regression I am not sure yet, will get back to you after giving it some thought.

 

[Bigboii]

They are still 100 years behind the west. That a case has been registered and apparently there is outrage in the community shows maybe that 100 years is being chipped away in some areas of life. We can say maybe 97 years now and counting....

Singapore has strict laws against blasphemy unlike west where it's legal and sometimes encouraged

Are they 100 years behind from the west despite body slamming the west in every socio-economic indicator?

100 years behind is such a terrible way of looking at the world

 

[CricketCartoons]

Perhaps you are right. Indian youngsters are usually very well behaved and speak to their elders in terms like ma'am or sir. That would never happen over here. If a teacher reprimanded a student over here, the student might well threaten to bring his dad to school to administer a sound thrashing as per [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] has recommended. Whether this is evolution or regression I am not sure yet, will get back to you after giving it some thought.

The Bible (Proverbs 13:24) says: Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

 

[RajBan]

In this case, the west is 100 years behind. Spare the rod and spoil the child. The west should go back to their ideals where kids were disciplined when needed.

Agree. Discipline is the right word here. West is suffering because they got too sensitive which actually harms the future of the child.

Not suggesting teachers should randomly beat kids as I have experienced in my school but the child needs to disciplined by the parents and teacher when needed. It is for the sake of their own future.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Singapore has strict laws against blasphemy unlike west where it's legal and sometimes encouraged

Are they 100 years behind from the west despite body slamming the west in every socio-economic indicator?

100 years behind is such a terrible way of looking at the world

Singapore might still be 100 years behind in some socio-economic indicators. Are the leading arts or sciences coming from Singapore? Are you watching Singapore movies or are they watching American movies in Singapore?

Of course they might be 100 years ahead, but we won't have any idea until we are into about 2035 I reckon.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Singapore might still be 100 years behind in some socio-economic indicators. Are the leading arts or sciences coming from Singapore? Are you watching Singapore movies or are they watching American movies in Singapore?

Of course they might be 100 years ahead, but we won't have any idea until we are into about 2035 I reckon.

It is not a linear progression, as you have assumed that the arrow of time leads to progression. it is more like phase difference between sinusoidal waves.

 

[silentkiller187]

Sub continent is full of adults with a weak mentality, they see beating as a form of control and authority, would love for one of those teachers to try that with my kids, discipline should be left to the parents.

 

[Pascal Gambit]

Sub continent is full of adults with a weak mentality, they see beating as a form of control and authority, would love for one of those teachers to try that with my kids, discipline should be left to the parents.

I concur with you SK. Moreover, it's horses for courses and there is no one size fits all methodology where children are concerned.

I'm a father to five children (two girls, three boys) and what works with one has no effect on the other. I've only had to chastise one of my children (usually with a flip flop slipper) as with the others an admonishment, a stern look or removing their privileges achieves the desired effect. Conversely, you have to be adaptable as what works today for a particular child, can have no effect in some other situation.

Smacking children rarely teaches anything of value to a child. Indeed, it's a lackadaisical approach parents/guardians employ because they can't be bothered to put in the time to talk to the child about their actions and the consequences it generates.

 

[Itachi]

It is not a linear progression, as you have assumed that the arrow of time leads to progression. it is more like phase difference between sinusoidal waves.

Agreed. All 3 possibility is there.

 

[Itachi]

I concur with you SK. Moreover, it's horses for courses and there is no one size fits all methodology where children are concerned.

I'm a father to five children (two girls, three boys) and what works with one has no effect on the other. I've only had to chastise one of my children (usually with a flip flop slipper) as with the others an admonishment, a stern look or removing their privileges achieves the desired effect. Conversely, you have to be adaptable as what works today for a particular child, can have no effect in some other situation.

Smacking children rarely teaches anything of value to a child. Indeed, it's a lackadaisical approach parents/guardians employ because they can't be bothered to put in the time to talk to the child about their actions and the consequences it generates.

With any punishment, as time progress, you become numb to it.

When you already know the punishment, it's easier for you to do the crime. Beating is a temporary measure and sooner or later, it actually starts to escalate the issue rather than dying it down.

 

[IndoorCricket]

I know my friends who because of continuous punishments became reserved, defensive and not at all attached to their parents.

 

[Napa]

Singapore has strict laws against blasphemy unlike west where it's legal and sometimes encouraged

Are they 100 years behind from the west despite <b>body slamming the west in every socio-economic indicator</b>?

100 years behind is such a terrible way of looking at the world

Not sure about every indicator, Singapore has a fertility rate of 0.8 while the replacement rate is 2.1, so they are well on their way to fast extinction.

 

[Bigboii]

Not sure about every indicator, Singapore has a fertility rate of 0.8 while the replacement rate is 2.1, so they are well on their way to fast extinction.

Tbf most devolped countries are suffering from this problem
But I heard they're also relying on immigration to counter that problem

 

[rhony]

Sub continent is full of adults with a weak mentality, they see beating as a form of control and authority, would love for one of those teachers to try that with my kids, discipline should be left to the parents.

This. No one dare do that to my kid. If there are issues with my kid, they need to talk to me and I will explain it to my kid. Teachers have no authority in insulting or slapping children.

 

[Napa]

Tbf most devolped countries are suffering from this problem
But I heard they're also relying on immigration to counter that problem

Relying on women of other countries to produce children because the women of your own country won't is going to fail.

 

[Hitman]

I absolutely hate people who hit or bully kids. And that includes parents as well. If it were up to me, I'd recommend prison sentence for anyone who hits a child.