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The headmaster had issued a notice to an assistant teacher, which was later circulated in political groups. As a result, he was summoned to the BSA office in Sitapur,Uttar Pradesh.
Staff intervened to rescue the BSA. (Photo Credits: X)
Chaos erupted at the Basic Shiksha Adhikari’s (BSA) office in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, when a headmaster assaulted the officer in front of the staff. The entire incident, captured on CCTV, shows the official being thrashed with a belt in front of staff members.
The man behind the assault has been identified as Brijendra Kumar Verma, headmaster of Primary School Nadwa in Mahmudabad. He had been summoned to the BSA office to explain complaints against him. What began as a discussion turned chaotic within seconds.
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Assault Caught On Camera
According to reports, Verma suddenly lost his temper during the meeting with BSA Akhilesh Pratap Singh. He first slammed a file on the officer’s desk before pulling out his belt. The CCTV footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows him whipping the officer four times in just five seconds. Even as one staff member tried to step in, Verma continued his assault until more people rushed to restrain him.
As per the reports, the headmaster is also accused of breaking the BSA’s mobile phone. When the officer tried to call the police, Verma allegedly snatched the device and smashed it. Clerk Prem Shankar Maurya, who tried to intervene, was also manhandled during the assault. The attack caused chaos inside the office until the staff managed to overpower the accused.
Caught On Camera
In Sitapur, UP, headmaster Brijendra Kumar Verma assaulted BSA Akhilesh Pratap Singh with a belt after a heated argument over a complaint. Staff intervened to rescue the BSA. pic.twitter.com/SNIgXmx6Pp— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) September 23, 2025
Why Did The Clash Happen
According to the reports, Verma had issued a notice to an assistant teacher in his school for negligence. This notice was reportedly shared in political groups, which led to complaints against Verma himself. When he was called to the BSA office to explain, Singh warned him against repeating such actions. This warning is said to have triggered the violent reaction.
Case Registered Against Headmaster
Following the incident, BSA Singh lodged a complaint at Kotwali Nagar police station. Sitapur police confirmed that Verma was arrested on the spot. Officials said an FIR has been registered under relevant sections, and further action is underway.
“Based on the written complaint received at Kotwali Nagar Police Station, an FIR has been registered under relevant sections. The accused is in police custody. Other necessary actions are being taken,” the official account of Sitapur police wrote on X.
थाना कोतवाली नगर पर प्राप्त तहरीर के आधार पर सुसंगत धाराओं में अभियोग पंजीकृत किया गया है। आरोपी पुलिस हिरासत में है। अन्य आवश्यक कार्यवाही की जा रही है।— Sitapur Police (@sitapurpolice) September 23, 2025
Education Department’s Action
According to a report in Free Press Journal, the education department has suspended Verma with immediate effect. The BSA further approached higher authorities with a recommendation to terminate Verma’s services, citing the incident as a serious breach of discipline.
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September 24, 2025, 13:27 IST
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