Guardians lock up school to stop teachers' quarrel

MALDA, Jan. 15: Unable to stop frequent fights between teachers of a primary school, guardians locked up the institute located at Gayeshpur in English Bazaar town in Malda yesterday. The school remained under lock and key for the second day today. No official from the primary school council has so far taken the initiative to sort out the matter.The primary school in question is housed inside Bibhutibhusan High School in English Bazaar. It has earned itself a bad name as the teachers are known to fight amongst themselves frequently. During another such dispute yesterday, irate guardians locked up the school with the quarrelling duo inside.“With the teachers fighting every day, studies have gone for a toss. Students keep playing outside the school as the teachers are busy settling scores,” alleged a guardian.According to the guardians, the female teachers of the school are particularly quarrelsome. “The allegation is true. The situation demands quick action from the authorities,” said headmistress Mrs Monimala Karmakar.The guardians had earlier submitted petitions to the district inspector of schools (primary) twice but no action had been taken. The district inspector of schools was not available today. n sns