Bullying in Lahore: The DC cancels the registration of the private school until the next hearing

In proceedings presided over by District Commissioner Mohammad Ali on Wednesday, the registration of the private school associated with the case of bullying of a female student on the school’s grounds was delayed until the next hearing.When the video of the event went viral last week, it brought to light the incident of bullying and manhandling of a girl by her female classmates at a private school in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA).

In proceedings presided over by District Commissioner Mohammad Ali on Wednesday, the registration of the private school associated with the case of bullying of a female student on the school’s grounds was delayed until the next hearing.

When the video of the event went viral last week, it brought to light the incident of bullying and manhandling of a girl by her female classmates at a private school in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Four females were charged after a fellow student was allegedly tortured.

DC After hearing the arguments from the parties in the case on the District Education Authority’s (DEA) recommendations stated in its inquiry report, Mohammad Ali made the decision to suspend the school’s registration.

The owner and principal of the school were present as well.

The DC stopped the school’s registration and instructed the CEO of the authority to oversee school operations while the registration was suspended.

In the interim, it was ordered that the school administration and the parents of the involved pupils provide a response for the inquiry report at the subsequent hearing.

Also instructed to inform the parents in this regard was the DEA CEO.