The principal and staff of the Sai Spoorti PU College in Karnataka’s Bidar district have been suspended, days after a row erupted over students appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET) exam at the center were allegedly made to remove their ‘janeu’ (a sacred thread worn by Brahmins). A case was filed against the exam center earlier this week as many members of the Brahmin community demanded action against those involved.
According to a notice shared by news agency ANI, the principal of Sai Spoorti PU College, Dr Chandra Shekar Biradar, and staff, Satish Pawar, were suspended with immediate effect.
The action was taken after Bidar Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma submitted a report to the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) mentioning that the incident occurred due to the negligence of Muddassir, an official from Aurad, who was the exam invigilator. Ms Sharma said that the staff had violated KEA rules and committed a lapse in duty.
‘Janeu’ row explained
Students who were appearing for the CET exam in Karnataka claimed that they were made to remove the sacred thread at the examination center. Those who refused to remove were not allowed to appear for the exam, they said.
