An assistant teacher allegedly beat up 31 students because they did not touch her feet after morning prayers in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district.

The teacher was placed under suspension after her errant behaviour left students injured. The incident occurred on Thursday (September 11, 2025) at the Government Upper Primary School in Khandadeula, under Betnoti block, when the teacher, Sukanti Kar, reportedly arrived late and expected respect from students.