Coimbatore School Headmistress Faces Abuse and Negligence Allegations

Parents of students at the Balamalai Tribal Residential School in Coimbatore have filed a formal complaint with the District Collector against headmistress Krishnapriya. The allegations include physical abuse of students, forcing children to clean toilets, and mismanagement of food supplies. Parents specifically reported that the headmistress allegedly struck students with a stick and hit a girl in the face for failing to charge a mobile phone. Additionally, the School Management Committee has raised concerns over poor sanitation, citing an incident where a dead frog was found in the school's drinking water tank.

Following a police investigation by the Periyanaickenpalayam authorities, reports indicate the headmistress admitted to striking a student. However, Krishnapriya has denied the broader allegations, claiming they are fabricated by staff and local residents. Parents have since declared they will not send their children to school until she is transferred.

District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer Manimegalai confirmed that the headmistress has been placed on compulsory leave pending a departmental inquiry. She stated that appropriate action will be taken based on the final findings of the investigation.