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Sitapur Headmaster Arrested After Belt Assault on District Education Officer Caught on CCTV

Authorities have arrested him following an FIR, with suspension ordered pending a termination review.

Overview

  • CCTV footage shows headmaster Brijendra Kumar Verma slamming a file, removing his belt and striking Basic Shiksha Adhikari Akhilesh Pratap Singh inside the Sitapur BSA office.
  • The confrontation occurred during an official inquiry into a complaint that Verma had allegedly harassed an assistant teacher at Nadwa Primary School in Mahmudabad.
  • Office staff intervened to restrain Verma, who was then handed over to police as the situation was brought under control.
  • Sitapur Police confirmed an FIR at Kotwali Nagar police station and said the accused is in custody with further action underway.
  • Education authorities suspended Verma with immediate effect, and the BSA has recommended termination as police documented evidence including a broken phone, torn files and the belt.