Kerala: Class 11 Student Issues Death Threat To Principal Over Confiscated Mobile Phone

If a phone is taken, it can only be picked up by the parents, according to VP Shibu, who is the PTA president and a member of the Anakkara Panchayat.

The school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) has since filed a complaint with the Thrithala police.

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A class 11 student has been accused of threatening the principal after his phone was taken away for breaking the school's no-phone rule in Annakara of Kerala. This incident happened at a government higher secondary school and has raised concerns among teachers and parents. The school has a clear rule that students are not allowed to bring mobile phones to class.

However, the situation escalated when a teacher caught the student using his phone during class and seized it. Later, the teacher handed it over to the principal.

If a phone is taken, it can only be picked up by the parents, according to VP Shibu, who is the PTA president and a member of the Anakkara Panchayat.

Angered by this, the student stormed into the principal’s office, reported Times Now. He demanded the immediate return of his phone. When the teacher stood firm and refused, the student allegedly threatened to kill them. A video of the incident also went viral on social media.

The school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) has since filed a complaint with the Thrithala police. The Kerala’s Education Department is investigating the matter.

Kerala Education Minister ordered Director General of Education to investigate the incident. The Minister also demanded to submit a detailed report into the matter, as reported by Mathrubhumi.

The incident highlights the growing challenges schools face in enforcing discipline amid increasing dependence on mobile devices. The PTA has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the no-phone policy to ensure a focused and distraction-free learning environment.

The teacher involved in the incident has received support from colleagues and the local community, with many emphasising the need for strict measures to prevent such confrontations in the future. The case is under police investigation, and further action is awaited.