Presentation Convent Refutes Allegations of Student Mistreatment
School Cites Migraine Emergency, Denies Corporal Punishment
CCTV Footage, Staff Testimonies Used to Dispel Viral Claims
School Blames Parent for Public Drama Over Health Incident
Appeals for Responsible Reporting and Fact Verification
Srinagar, June 11, KNT: The Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School has firmly denied allegations of mistreating a Class 3 student, Aayat Altaf, following a viral social media post by her father accusing the school of corporal punishment and negligence.
In a statement, Principal Sr. Mary Jarsi clarified that the incident on June 10 was a medical emergency, not misconduct. The student had complained of a headache during class and was taken to the school’s health room. After contacting her father, who advised migraine medication, the child was attended to by health staff and allowed to rest under CCTV surveillance.
The school accused the parent, Altaf Ahmad Dar, of creating a scene upon arrival and forcibly taking the child away, ignoring the school’s arrangements for medical care. Staff members followed the parent’s vehicle but returned after suspecting the situation was being turned into a public spectacle.
The school categorically denied any scolding or physical mistreatment, stating that CCTV footage and staff testimony confirm humane handling. The principal also criticized the father’s social media post for using unverified claims and urged the public not to be misled by one-sided narratives.
Reiterating its commitment to student welfare, the school called on the media to verify facts and avoid amplifying “fabricated stories” that harm its reputation. [KNT]
