A heated altercation took place between a teacher and principal at a government school in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh.

The incident took place at the Purv Madhyamik Vidyalaya in Singana, Agra on May 3.

Visuals showed the principal allegedly physically assaulting the teacher after reprimanding her for arriving late to school. Tensions flared as the teacher retorted, questioning the principal’s own punctuality. The verbal exchange quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, with both individuals resorting to pushing and shoving.

In the midst of the altercation, the principal’s driver also intervened, engaging in physical altercations with the teacher. The confrontation resulted in torn clothing and visible distress for both parties involved.

The incident has prompted an outcry on social media, with many expressing shock and dismay at the behavior displayed by the school authorities. The Uttar Pradesh police have confirmed receiving a complaint from the principal regarding the incident, indicating that an investigation into the matter is underway.

Parents and concerned citizens have called for swift action to be taken against those responsible, emphasizing the need for a safe and respectful environment for both students and staff within educational institutions.

Local authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but calls for accountability and justice continue to grow louder as the video circulates widely online.