Teachers protest demolition of school wall for bus stop in Tirupattur

thehindu.com November 19, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Teachers and residents in Thagarakuppam village, Tirupattur, protested the demolition of a school compound wall by the panchayat. The panchayat plans to build a bus stop on land claimed to belong to the District Rural Development Agency. School officials expressed concerns about student safety following the wall's removal. The headmaster and local leaders reported the incident to education and police authorities. A police complaint was filed against the demolition. The proposal for the bus stop was approved using local development funds. Officials are verifying land ownership and will take further action based on the Collector's instructions.


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