The Hathras District Magistrate (DM) refuted reports that students were forced to perform namaz during an event at a private school here by stating that the kids sung the prayer “Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Banke” and admonished against spreading lies.
The incident occurred on April 19, when some people claimed that BLS International School pupils were forced to practise offering namaz in the classroom. The principal was suspended by the school administration after the parents of the pupils demanded strong punishment for the incident.
Hathras DM Verma, however, claimed that it was all part of the planning for a school assembly where players played the parts of adherents of several religions.
“A two-member committee was constituted and during the initial investigation, it was found that on April 18, World Heritage Day was celebrated at BLS International School with the theme of ‘Sarv Dharm Sambhav’. During which, the children sang ‘Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Banke’,” in A press conference the DM said.
She further added, “During preliminary investigation, it was found that Namaz was not offered. Further probe is being done. I appeal to people not to pay heed to rumours”.
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