Punjab school in-charge suspended over 'black magic'

Kamaljit Kaur, the in-charge of Government Primary School, Bhukri Kalan, was suspended with immediate effect on Wednesday evening following serious allegations of misconduct, including performing “black magic” and smoking on school premises.

The suspension order was issued by Harkirat Kaur Chane, Director, School Education (Elementary), Punjab, after a formal complaint was lodged by the District Education Officer (DEO), Elementary, Ludhiana.

According to official sources, the DEO’s office received a written complaint from the Gram Panchayat of Bhukri Kalan on Wednesday.

The panchayat members alleged that Kamaljit Kaur indulged in objectionable activities, including black magic practices, which left students terrified and unwilling to attend school.

It was also alleged that she smoked on the premises and behaved poorly with students, causing them to remain scared. Parents reportedly approached the panchayat, expressing concern over her behavior, which, they said, was impacting student attendance and mental well-being.

The panchayat, in turn, took up the matter with the DEO Elementary, demanding swift action. Reacting promptly, the DEO forwarded the complaint to the Director of School Education, who immediately ordered her suspension.

DEO Elementary Ravinder Kaur said, “The teacher has been suspended due to multiple complaints. These kinds of acts will not be tolerated on school premises. She had also been suspended in August 2024 for physically assaulting students while posted at Government Primary School, Jamalpur.”

The decision has brought relief to parents and panchayat members, who claimed that students were avoiding school out of fear.

“Now that action has been taken, we hope our children can study in a peaceful environment,” said a parent.