Teacher sends students out, ends life in classroom

Hubli | Thursday | 6th September, 2018

Summary:

The school in Koliwad had fewer than 200 students and hence the government decided to transfer excess or additional teachers. Totaganti’s name figured in the list of transferred teachers. The relatives of the deceased have alleged that Totaganti was harassed by some school staff, forcing him to end his life. He sent the students who were already in the room out and asked the sweeper to clean other rooms. He was reportedly upset over his transfer issue.Hubballi rural BEO S M Hudemani told TOI, “Channappa went to the school a bit early, around 9.30am today and entered his classroom..