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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Ranganath Krishnaswamy | TNN

Karnataka: Headmistress suspended for allowing namaz in Kolar school

MULBAGAL: A government school headmistress in Kolar district, who reportedly allowed Muslim students to perform Friday namaz (prayers) on campus in order to ensure they don't miss classes and don't contract Covid-19 by stepping out, has been placed under suspension.

The incident took place at Bale Changappa Government Higher Primary School, located on Bengaluru-Chittoor highway, and the headmistress is Uma Devi. The school has around 400 students and 165 of them belong to the Muslim community.

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