The murder of a seven-year-old student in his school is horrendous (“Student’s death triggers violence” and “Haryana books owner of school”, both September 11). Schools are considered to be the second home of children. Merely suspending the principal is not enough; safety measures must be introduced to prevent untoward incidents. The management of schools cannot make flimsy excuses, especially as many of them are quick to levy hefty fees. There must be a sufficient number of staff to ensure the safety of children. Installing CCTVs is not enough. In this case, the culprits must be severely punished. With crimes against children being reported every day, one feels the deep pain of the parents.
Prabha Muthukrishna,
Bengaluru
