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UP Headmaster Arrested After CCTV Captures Assault on Sitapur BSA

An FIR followed the officer's complaint, prompting immediate suspension plus a termination recommendation from education authorities.

Overview

  • The accused is Brijendra Kumar Verma, headmaster of Primary School Nadwa in Mahmudabad, and the assaulted officer is BSA Akhilesh Pratap Singh.
  • The incident occurred inside the BSA office in Sitapur during a summoned meeting over complaints, with CCTV showing a belt attack in front of staff.
  • Sitapur Police said an FIR was registered at Kotwali Nagar Police Station on a written complaint, and the accused is in custody.
  • Office staff intervened during the assault, restrained the headmaster, and handed him over to the police.
  • The education department suspended Verma with immediate effect, and the BSA has recommended termination as inquiries proceed.