SANGHAR, Aug 12: Two students of the Bahria Foundation College were severely thrashed by the Principal for not keeping their hair in accordance to the institution’s code.

The two 2nd Year students, Saif Rasheed s/o Dr Rashid and Masood Mehmood s/o of Mehmood told reporters that on Monday they were summoned by Mr Anwar, the PTI and Coordinator (son of the principal) Shafqat Rasool Janjua.

They reprimanded the boys of their unkempt hair and called the barber for trimming. The boys pleaded to get their hair cut from a saloon as the school barber was using the same blade for everyone which enraged the Coordinator and the PTI. The two boys were called to the office one by one where the principal caned them black and blue. At one point, Saif nearly collapsed as he was incessantly being hit by the principal. They were then confined to a room and allowed to go home after school.

Their fathers’ took them to the Civil Hospital where doctors confirmed the injuries to have been caused by hard and blunt weapon.

Principal, Commander (rtd) Shafaat Rasool Janjua when contacted denied hitting the boys rather told reporters that the two students were not in uniform and had untidy hair and refused to follow dress code when asked by their class teacher. Subsequently, the two boys were turned out of the school.

FEMALE TEACHERS: Female teachers of the Bahria Foundation College boycotted classes on Tuesday against the attitude of Principal Commander (rtd) Shafaat Rasool Janjua and his son Shafqatxxvyx Rasool Janjua.

They alleged the principal of verbally abusing female teachers in front of students. They specifically mentioned the insulting attitude of Coordinator. The boycott had nothing to do with the beating of boys.

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