Overview
- The family says the UKG student at Chelembra ALP School was prevented from boarding the bus and left roadside over two months’ unpaid transport fees.
- The unpaid amount was reported as Rs 1,000, and neighbours helped the crying child return home safely.
- The bus driver told reporters he acted on the headmistress’s instruction, while the headmistress did not respond to calls for comment.
- PTA members and some school staff visited the family to apologise after the mother paid the dues, but the parents withdrew the child citing trauma.
- Thenjipalam police recorded the complaint, scheduled both parties to appear on Monday, and said the school has denied the family’s allegations.