In a shocking incident, a student of class eight from one of Gurgaon's most prominent and expensive private schools, sent an email to a teacher asking her for a candle light dinner date to be followed by intercourse. Incidentally, a class seven student of the same school has threatened to rape another teacher and her daughter. The school authorities have confirmed both the incidents and said that stern action has been taken against both the students.
With respect to the first case, the school has issued a statement that reads thus- This is an incident involving a middle school student who has allegedly indulged in an offensive and highly objectionable cyber prank involving a teacher. A thorough investigation has been carried out and stern action was taken, including suspension and mandated counseling. The school has a zero-tolerance policy towards such acts.
Speaking to City Spidey, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Gurgaon has said they will look into the matter as it is very serious. Shakuntla Dhull, chairperson, CWC stated, “We will send a notice to the school and investigate the incident. Till now we have not received any information regarding this case. Once the matter is reported to us we will conduct counseling sessions and try to understand the psychology of the child.”
Psychological experts meanwhile have said that incidents like these can be curbed if the online and social media activities of students are monitored both at school and in homes. “Unbridled access to the internet is one reason behind such objectionable behavior and tendencies,” a psychologist stated.
