Guest PE Teacher in Karnataka Sacked for Punishing Students, Questioning About Janivara

Udupi: A visiting Physical Education teacher at Morarji Desai English Medium Boarding School at Miyar in Karkala Taluk was suspended after he was accused of punishing students and also questioning them about janivara (sacred thread) and wrist ropes.

In an official notice issued on Monday, the school said Madarasha S Makandar, who worked as a guest at the boarding school, continued his act despite repeated warnings.

Allegations include punishing students and asking them why they wear sacred threads.

Parents and residents confronted school staff demanding strict action.

Due to repeated complaints and the teacher’s failure to heed previous warnings, the school decided to suspend the teacher with immediate effect on his employment.

Meanwhile, Karkala MLA Sunil Kumar visited the school on Tuesday.

He expressed unhappiness over the incident, and warned that such acts only create divisions in society. He instructed the authorities to take strict action against the teacher and take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Sunil Kumar also interacted with the students and asked them questions about teaching methods, basic amenities in hostels and food arrangements.

He encouraged them to report any issues directly to him and assured them of a safe environment where they could pursue their education without fear.