Shamli Teacher Postpones Hunger Strike After Secretary Assures Action on Harassment Complaint

A teacher in Shamli district has postponed her hunger strike and protest sit-in at the Collectorate after receiving an assurance from the Secretary that her complaint would be heard and action would be taken according to the rules. The teacher had started the hunger strike on Tuesday in protest against alleged harassment and pressure in her work area.

Dozens of teachers, including both men and women, also reached the Collectorate premises in support of the teacher. They expressed their support and demanded action in the matter.

The teacher alleged that she had filed a complaint related to the harassment of a woman in her work area. She said that continuous pressure was being put on her to withdraw the complaint. According to the teacher, when she refused to take back the complaint, false complaints were filed against her and she was being harassed.

The teacher said that she had raised her voice for justice and her rights. She said that she had started the hunger strike at the Collectorate with this demand.

The teacher said that during the hunger strike, she received a phone call from the Secretary. She said the Secretary assured her that her concerns would be heard and that action would be taken in the matter according to the rules.

Following the assurance given by the Secretary, the teacher announced that she was postponing her protest sit-in for the time being.

During the protest, the teachers and women teachers said that no woman should face harassment or pressure in the work area. They demanded a fair investigation into the matter and action against those found responsible.

The teacher said that she hoped the authorities would take appropriate action on her complaint, in accordance with the assurance given to her.