West Bengal teacher suspended over student's tilak incident

A female teacher at a private missionary school in Kolkata, West Bengal, has been suspended following allegations that she repeatedly wiped sandalwood tilak from a student's forehead. The incident gained widespread attention after a video of the act went viral on social media, sparking debates regarding religious freedom within educational institutions.

Following intervention by official Shubhendu Adhikari, the school administration took action to suspend the teacher. An investigation by the administration was conducted after the matter drew significant public attention.