Amritsar, September 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly condemned the alleged ragging of a Sikh student at a private boarding school in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, describing the incident as deeply unfortunate.
Dhami said such treatment of any child in an educational institution was unacceptable and could adversely affect a student’s mental health and future. He said schools have a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and provide them with a secure, respectful and supportive environment.
Reacting to a video that has surfaced in connection with the incident, the SGPC president said it had caused concern among sensitive members of society. He stressed that the dignity and future of the child must be kept in mind and that all those involved should act responsibly.
Dhami welcomed the Himachal Pradesh Police initiating action following a complaint by the student’s family. However, he called for an impartial investigation and strict legal action against everyone found responsible.
He said merely fixing responsibility on the students allegedly involved in ragging would not be sufficient. The role of the school administration should also be examined, including why necessary measures were allegedly not taken in time. Dhami further demanded registration of a case against the school principal.
He said no student should be subjected to harassment in the name of ragging and added that targeting Sikh students in particular could not be accepted in any circumstances.
Dhami urged the Himachal Pradesh Government and the school management to ensure a fair investigation and strict action against those found guilty. He also called for stronger safety and anti-ragging mechanisms in boarding schools to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The SGPC president appealed to parents to firmly raise the issue of student safety with school authorities and urged educational institutions to discharge their responsibilities towards children with greater vigilance.
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