Students say they are abused under guise of discipline at a Kathmandu school
Summary
Students at Kathmandu Model Secondary School allege physical and verbal abuse under the guise of discipline by college staff, with reports sparking online attention and a police investigation.
Key Points
- Students at Kathmandu Model Secondary School report physical and verbal abuse by counselling incharges under the pretense of discipline.
- Students describe harsh punishments like beatings, public humiliation, intrusive body checks, and misogynistic remarks.
- Mental health experts warn that the fear-based discipline culture harms students psychologically and calls for urgent reform.
- The college has suspended and dismissed implicated staff but denies systemic abuse, while students demand better grievance mechanisms.
