A principal of a primary school in Haputale has beaten 27 students of that class with a broomstick due to someone breaking the broom that was used to sweep the classroom.
This punishment took place on the 20th. The parents of the children gathered in front of the school to protest against this punishment yesterday.
When inquired about this by the Haputale police, it was mentioned that no complaint has been received regarding the punishment. A senior police officer said that the protesting parents had demanded the removal of the principal. The police said that the parents will submit a letter to the zonal office in this regard.