Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Mar 8: The inquiry into the accusation of a derogatory statement made by a teacher at a private educational institute in Valencia, located in the city, has been completed by the investigation officer. The officer has subsequently submitted the report to the government.

Dr Akash Shankar, additional commissioner of the school education department of Kalaburagi division, was deputed by the government as the investigation officer for this case. It has been reported that Dr Akash has submitted the investigation report to Ritesh Kumar Singh, the chief secretary of the department.

Dr Akash conducted the inquiry from February 19 to 21 at the district education officer's office. He gathered statements from various individuals, including the complainant, the school's administrative board, teachers, parents of students, students themselves, and eminent leaders of Hindu organizations.

In a related development, the police have filed FIRs against MLAs Vedavyas Kamath, Dr Bharath Shetty, two members of the Mangaluru City Corporation, and leaders of Hindu organizations. These actions were taken following the circulation of an audio clip accusing the teacher of making derogatory remarks about the Hindu religion, with allegations of provocative speeches being made near the school gate.

Addressing reporters, MLA Vedavyas Kamath commented, "The report should be made public. Parents of students and students have submitted written reports to the investigating officer. There is a possibility that these written reports may be altered. Therefore, the government should release the report with the original handwriting to the public."

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