Chhattisgarh: Govt School Headmaster Arrested After Assaulting Female Block Education Officer in Abhanpur | File Photo
Raipur: A government school headmaster has been arrested and sent to jail for allegedly assaulting a female Block Education Officer (BEO) in Abhanpur block, Raipur. The accused headmaster faced disciplinary action after the BEO filed a police complaint and a video of the incident went viral.
The altercation reportedly began over a confidential report when the headmaster pressured BEO Dhaneshwari Sahu to amend his markings.
According to police, Rajan Baghel, the headmaster of a primary school in Parsada village, visited the BEO’s office on Monday to request changes to his report. When the BEO resisted, a heated argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Baghel allegedly attempted to strangle her. Office staff intervened to stop the attack.
CCTV footage of the incident was later circulated on social media, prompting the district administration to take action. The Raipur Divisional Joint Director suspended Baghel following the incident.
In response to the BEO’s complaint, the Abhanpur police registered an FIR against Baghel for assault, abuse, and making death threats. BEO Dhaneshwari Sahu stated to the media that the headmaster tried to coerce her to make changes in the report suited to him but got attacked when she refused.
Abhanpur police station in-charge Siddheshwar Pratap confirmed that Baghel has been arrested and presented in court, facing charges of assault, abuse, and threats to kill.
