A shocking incident unfolded at Kirba Primary School in Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, when two female teachers, Sharmishtha Pallai and Kasturi Jena, engaged in a physical fight in full view of students. The clash, reportedly over a disagreement about payment for school cleaning work, escalated quickly, leaving one teacher with a facial injury.
The situation drew further attention after a video of the altercation went viral on social media, with allegations that students were asked to record the incident. Authorities have ordered a probe into the matter, with Ramesh Kumar Mishra, Assistant Block Education Officer, Dhankauda, confirming that an investigation is underway and a report will be submitted to higher officials for appropriate action.
The incident has raised serious concerns among parents and locals about teacher conduct and the importance of maintaining discipline and a safe environment within schools.