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.
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