Kaplong Girls High School has been closed indefinitely following a protest by students over alleged sexual harassment involving members of the academic staff.
The school principal, Clara Mitei, confirmed the closure on Sunday morning, stating that the students were released to return home at 7 a.m. after the situation escalated.
“The report about the school closure is true following the students’ unrest last night,” she said. “They became unruly and disrupted school operations.”
The protest reportedly began after students raised concerns about alleged inappropriate conduct by some teachers. Other grievances were also voiced, although specifics have yet to be confirmed by school authorities.
What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned chaotic, resulting in a stampede in which several students sustained minor injuries.
According to police, the injured were rushed to St. Claire Kaplong Mission Hospital for treatment. There was also reported damage to school property.
Local authorities and education officials are investigating the harassment allegations and assessing the extent of the damage.
It remains unclear when the school will reopen or whether disciplinary action will be taken against any staff or students involved.
The Ministry of Education has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
