UP School Where Muslim Boy Was Slapped To Be Shut? What We Know

A top official told NDTV that the school has been asked to submit its response by this evening, after which a decision will be taken on its future.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Department has sought a detailed response from the school where a Muslim student was slapped repeatedly by his classmates - on their teacher's order.A top official told NDTV that the school has been asked to submit its response by this evening, after which a decision will be taken on its future. 

"The department committee will look into the school's response and take a decision - whether to withdraw its recognition and shut the school permanently," said Sanjay Bharti, Block Education Officer, Muzaffarnagar.

He said the department will also facilitate the transfer of students studying in Neha Public School to other schools. "The children studying in the school will be admitted in other schools by the officials of the Education Department so that their studies are not affected," Mr Bharti said.