Teacher In South Africa Cuts Off Religious Thread From Hindu Student's Wrist

The incident took place last week at Drakensburg Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal province.

The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has called for action by education authorities after the teacher allegedly cut off the sacred thread from the wrist of the Hindu student, claiming that the school does not allow wearing cultural or religious symbols.

“The SAHMS strongly condemns the insensitive and irresponsible action of an educator cutting off a religious string from a Hindu learner,” the organisation said in a press statement on Sunday.

The organisation said it is investigating the alleged incident of religious intolerance at the school but the probe is being hampered as the victim is refusing to come forward for fear of further victimisation.