The management of a government-aided Muslim girls’ inter college here has made it mandatory for students to wear headscarves and banned the use of mobile phones.
“From today [Saturday], all the students of Classes VI to XII should wear headscarves. All students, irrespective of their religious background, will have to be abide by the order,” Principal Kamar Shaheen said.
“College manager Farhat Hussein has directed that after initial warnings, the student’s entry into the college will be prohibited in case of non-compliance with the orders,” Ms. Shaheen said.
Ban on cellphones
The management has also prohibited the use of mobile phones by students and teachers on the campus.
Shalini Prasad, Commissioner, Kanpur division, refused to comment on the issue, saying she was not aware of the orders.
