THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A teacher who beat a student with a stick in Edayaranmula was suspended. The Department of General Education has taken action against Binoj Kumar, a native of Mezhuveli and a teacher of Erumakkad LP School, Edayaranmula. The action was taken on the recommendation of Minister V Sivankutty. He was earlier arrested in the case of beating a third class girl on her hand with a cane.

The Minister sought a report from Director of General Education Shanavas on the matter. The suspension is based on the examination of the AEO's report and the documents related to the police case related to the incident. Minister V Shivankutty clarified that teachers have no right to physically harm students. It has been found that the teacher has committed a prima facie offence. The Minister also informed that strong action will be taken by the Department of General Education in such incidents.