The school has been shut down when an unruly group of local youths including Balaram Rai, Rabi Rai, Suraj Rai, Rajendra Rai and Jitbir Rai on Monday barged into the school and attempted to rough up teachers saying whey they were not informed about school meeting, said principal Komal Dhakal.[break]
Earlier, a joint meeting of school management committee and school supervisory committee took place regarding the management of recently-constructed two-room ladies toilet of the school a week ago.
The school teachers on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to district administration office demanding action against the guilty and creation of workable environment in the school.
Likewise, the school has also informed the District Education Office, Khotang about the closure of school.
Terming the attempt of attack on teachers condemnable and expressing solidarity to the protest, teachers of schools in Dorpachiuridanda have brought all 12 school of the area to a grinding halt. With the closure of the schools, at least 2,000 students in Dorpa have been hit hard.
Nepal Teachers’ Union, Khotang while standing against attack attempt on teachers demanded action against guilty.
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