Ahmedabad School Assault Prompts Official Investigation
The Ahmedabad city district education officer has taken swift action following reports of an alleged assault outside a school in Ghatlodia. DEO Rohit Chaudhary has formally ordered an inquiry into the disturbing incident that occurred at National School.
Class-II Officer to Lead Detailed Probe
Rohit Chaudhary has assigned the investigation to a Class-II officer who will examine all aspects of the case. This officer will verify every related fact and prepare a comprehensive report for submission to the state education department. The inquiry aims to uncover exactly what circumstances led to the assault and whether any negligence occurred within the school administration.
Sources familiar with education department procedures indicate this investigation could follow patterns similar to the Seventh Day School case probe. That earlier investigation in Khokhra, triggered by a student's death under the Right to Education Act, revealed multiple irregularities and ultimately resulted in government takeover of the institution.
Family Alleges Serious Negligence
The student's family has made troubling allegations against National School following the assault. They claim their child suffered significant head injuries and was bleeding profusely, yet the school provided only basic first aid before sending him home.
According to family members, the school administration attempted to downplay the seriousness of the incident rather than arranging proper medical care. They further allege that trustee Ramesh Amin avoided phone calls to prevent details from becoming public, with multiple attempts to reach him reportedly proving unsuccessful.
School Presents Different Version
The school administration maintains a contrasting account of events. Officials state the student's injuries were minor and appropriate medical care was provided. Trustee Ramesh Amin offered additional context, describing the incident as stemming from a minor scuffle between two Class 10 students during what began as playful interaction.
Amin explained that after the initial altercation, one student called his brother to the school, and this brother allegedly assaulted the other student. The trustee emphasized that strict action would be taken against both the student who made the call and those responsible for the assault. He urged against giving the incident "a different colour," characterizing it as mischief among students that escalated unexpectedly.
Broader Concerns About School Practices
National School offers education in Gujarati, Hindi, and English mediums, serving a diverse student population. However, the institution faces additional scrutiny beyond this specific assault incident.
Educators and observers continue to debate longstanding allegations that the school admitted "dummy students" primarily to facilitate preparation for competitive exams like NEET and JEE through private coaching arrangements. Following the recent assault, calls are intensifying for a comprehensive inquiry into these separate claims about academic practices.
Cooperation Promised Amid Growing Scrutiny
Ramesh Amin has stated that the school management will fully cooperate with the official investigation ordered by the DEO. The coming weeks will determine whether this probe reveals isolated incidents or systemic issues within the institution.
The Ahmedabad education department's response mirrors increasing vigilance following previous cases like Seventh Day School. As the Class-II officer begins gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, the community awaits answers about student safety protocols and administrative accountability at National School.
