“Will spoil atmosphere": Gang-rape survivor barred from appearing for Class 12 Board Exams in Ajmer

A gang-rape victim in Rajasthan’s Ajmer has alleged that her school did not let her appear for Class 12 board examinations stating her presence could "spoil the atmosphere".

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However, the private school claimed that it did not issue an admit card to the student as she had not attended classes for four months.

The student was raped by her uncle and two other men in October last year.

The matter came to light when the student approached a teacher at another school, who advised her to call the child helpline number. Ajmer's Child Welfare Commission (CWC) has filed a case and will take necessary action after the investigation.

The student told CWC chairperson Anjali Sharma that after the incident, when she continued going to the school, the Principal and other teachers had then suggested that she study from home as her coming to school could "spoil the atmosphere" and assured her that they will call her for the exams. She agreed and had been preparing for her board exams at home.

However, when she went to collect her admit card, she was informed that she was no longer a student at the school.

CWC chairperson Anjali Sharma said she had spoken to the student about the entire incident. She said that while the investigation is on, their priority is to ensure that the girl can take the exams she missed in March.