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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Biology teacher brings animal brain to class in Telangana: Students allege it was cow's brain; booked under cow slaughter act, suspended
HYDERABAD: What began as a well-intended biology demonstration turned into a controversy in Telangana's Vikarabad district. A biology teacher at the zilla parishad high school (girls) in Yalal mandal was suspended and booked under the Telangana Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act after she brought an animal's brain into the classroom to teach students about brain anatomy. While the teacher claimed the brain was that of a sheep, several students insisted she had identified it as a cow's brain during the class. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The incident occurred on June 24. Biology teacher Kasim Bi brought the brain to school in a tiffin box and used it during a standard 10 science class to demonstrate the structure and function of the human brain. Students said she placed the organ on a plate and claimed it was a cow's brain. She explained that it was a live example to help them understand a chapter on brain functioning. While the demonstration initially drew curiosity from students, it quickly turned controversial. The next day, villagers protested outside the school, alleging it hurt religious sentiments and demanded action against the teacher. Objecting to the teacher reportedly bringing a cow's brain into the classroom, they said that it was an offence under the Cow Slaughter Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The headmaster filed a complaint, prompting police to register an FIR against the teacher. A police officer from Yalal said that they are verifying whether the brain was indeed from a cow or a different animal. "We have questioned the teacher, and an investigation is underway," the official told TOI on Thursday. Following the inquiry, district education officer Renuka Devi suspended the teacher and submitted a detailed report to the district collector. The police investigation is on and authorities are working to determine the exact source and species of the brain used in the demonstration.
The Print
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Telangana teacher suspended for bringing ‘cow brain' to class to teach students about anatomy
Her teaching method, read the suspension order, caused 'immense discomfort among the students and hurt the sentiments of students and parents'. The bio-science teacher in question, identified as Khasimbee, was suspended in an order dated 25 June, signed by the district education officer of Vikarabad district. Hyderabad: A government school teacher from Telangana's Vikarabad district has been suspended for bringing what authorities suspect was a cow's brain to teach students about the animal's anatomy for a biology class. The incident, which took place at the Zilla Parishad Girls High School in Yalal Mandal, led to protests from Right-wing groups. According to Vikarabad District Superintendent Narayana Reddy, a case has been registered, and the brain sample has also been sent to the Telangana Forensics Science Laboratory to determine if it belongs to a cow. 'We have registered a case. She brought it as part of her class (to teach), we were told,' he told ThePrint. Adding, 'Since it was raw meat, a few students could not bear the smell and vomited.' Since cow slaughter is banned in Telangana, this amounted to an offence under the law, he said. 'We need to check if it was of a cow. She could have brought the brain of any other animal instead.' Under Telangana Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977, 'bull, bullock, buffalo, male or female, or calf, whether male or female of a she-buffalo' are protected. The definition of a cow 'includes a heifer, or a calf, whether male or female, of a cow'. The incident prompted protests, held near the school, by Right-wing groups. Protesters were pacified by police. Reddy told ThePrint that nobody was injured in the protests. This comes days after cow vigilantes reportedly thrashed cattle traders in the days leading up to Bakri Eid (7 June). Within 24 hours of the festival, two major incidents of violence were reported, including a vehicle carrying cattle waste getting torched in the Jalpally area of Hyderabad. On 17 June, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also formed a three-member committee to formulate a 'comprehensive' policy for cow protection in the state. According to a statement from his office, the three-member panel will look to set up cow shelters with state-of-the-art facilities at four locations in the first phase. Members of the committee include special chief secretary of the animal husbandry department Sabyasachi Ghosh, principal secretary to endowments department Shailaja Ramaiyar, and secretary of the state agriculture department Raghunandan Rao. (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: Fodder for thought: Modi govt's cow welfare agency has been headless for 4 yrs, Rs 500 cr lying idle
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Telangana: Teacher suspended and booked following classroom demo with cow's brain; police launch investigation
HYDERABAD: What began as a well-intended biology demonstration turned into a controversy in Telangana's Vikarabad district. A biology teacher at the zilla parishad high school (girls) in Yalal mandal was suspended and booked under the Telangana Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act after she brought an animal's brain into the classroom to teach students about brain anatomy. While the teacher claimed the brain was that of a sheep, several students insisted she had identified it as a cow's brain during the class. The incident occurred on June 24. Biology teacher Kasim Bi brought the brain to school in a tiffin box and used it during a standard 10 science class to demonstrate the structure and function of the human brain. Students said she placed the organ on a plate and claimed it was a cow's brain. She explained that it was a live example to help them understand a chapter on brain functioning. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad While the demonstration initially drew curiosity from students, it quickly turned controversial. The next day, villagers protested outside the school, alleging it hurt religious sentiments and demanded action against the teacher. Objecting to the teacher reportedly bringing a cow's brain into the classroom, they said that it was an offence under the Cow Slaughter Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The headmaster filed a complaint, prompting police to register an FIR against the teacher. A police officer from Yalal said that they are verifying whether the brain was indeed from a cow or a different animal. 'We have questioned the teacher, and an investigation is underway,' the official told TOI on Thursday. Following the inquiry, district education officer Renuka Devi suspended the teacher and submitted a detailed report to the district collector. The police investigation is on and authorities are working to determine the exact source and species of the brain used in the demonstration.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Teacher in Telangana booked for bringing animal brain to class, suspended
Hyderabad: What began as a well-intended biology demonstration turned into a controversy in Telangana's Vikarabad district. A biology teacher at the zilla parishad high school (girls) in Yalal mandal was suspended and booked under the Telangana Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act after she brought an animal's brain into the classroom to teach students about brain anatomy. While the teacher claimed the brain was that of a sheep, several students insisted she had identified it as a cow's brain during the class. The incident occurred on June 24. Biology teacher Kasim Bi brought the brain to school in a tiffin box and used it during a standard 10 science class to demonstrate the structure and function of the human brain. Students said she placed the organ on a plate and claimed it was a cow's brain. She explained that it was a live example to help them understand a chapter on brain functioning. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad While the demonstration initially drew curiosity from students, it quickly turned controversial. The next day, villagers protested outside the school, alleging it hurt religious sentiments and demanded action against the teacher. Objecting to the teacher reportedly bringing a cow's brain into the classroom, they said that it was an offence under the Cow Slaughter Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The headmaster filed a complaint, prompting police to register an FIR against the teacher. A police officer from Yalal said that they are verifying whether the brain was indeed from a cow or a different animal. 'We have questioned the teacher, and an investigation is underway,' the official told TOI on Thursday. Following the inquiry, district education officer Renuka Devi suspended the teacher and submitted a detailed report to the district collector. The police investigation is on and authorities are working to determine the exact source and species of the brain used in the demonstration.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- The Hindu
Telangana police gear up to prevent communal tensions ahead of Bakrid
With Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) set to be observed on 7 June, the Telangana police have stepped up preventive measures to maintain communal harmony and curb illegal transport and slaughter of cattle. 'Police have outlined a detailed plan to ensure the festival is celebrated peacefully. Past instances of unrest, linked to cow vigilante groups and unauthorised animal transport, have prompted a State-wide crackdown this year,' says a statement issued by Director General of Police Jitender on Friday. The State police have invoked the Telangana Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and the Animals and Birds Sacrifices Prohibition Act. A series of inter-departmental meetings were held with municipal authorities, transport officials and the veterinary department to streamline certification procedures and proper disposal of animal waste. Police have also engaged with peace committees, cattle transporters, butchers and religious leaders to educate them on the legal boundaries and consequences of violations. Known offenders from previous years have been bound over as a preventive step. To tackle the problem of illegal cattle transport, inter-State and inter-district checkposts are now operational round the clock, each staffed with veterinary doctors. Police pickets have been deployed in sensitive areas, mobile patrols intensified, and monitoring of cattle markets has been ramped up. Dedicated cattle holding centres equipped with veterinary support have also been established. 'We have made it clear that cow vigilante groups hold no legal authority to intercept vehicles or take enforcement action. Citizens with information about suspicious transport activities are advised to contact the nearest police station. Anyone found engaging in illegal activities or spreading rumours to incite unrest will face legal action, with both vehicles and cattle subject to seizure,' said the DGP.
