A private tuition teacher here allegedly made his students and their parents walk on broken glass pieces “to build their self-confidence”, prompting the district administration to order a probe into the episode. The incident took place on Tuesday when Rakesh Patel, a private tutor running coaching classes had asked 70 students and their parents to walk on broken glass shreds spread on the floor of his study centre.
Patel said he did this “so that they get rid of their fear and for making them confident”.
He added several adult participants who walked on the glass had made no complaint and there were no injuries.
The district administration, however, has taken note of the incident and ordered probe. “I have asked the district education officer, child section of district collectorate and police to conduct inquiry into the incident as it is an offence under child protection act,” said Vadodara District Collector Avantika Singh.
Gujarat Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasma has also taken the matter seriously saying such action cannot be allowed.