Last Updated on January 19, 2025 by NewsTurkana
Moruga Secondary School in Trinidad became the center of a heated controversy when a shocking fight erupted between a teacher and a student, causing an uproar on social media.
According to an eyewitness account, the teacher allegedly slapped the student for not tucking in his shirt. What followed was nothing short of chaos, escalating into an intense physical altercation.
In the now-viral video, the enraged student retaliated by wrestling the teacher, pinning him to the ground, and delivering a series of punches and kicks with relentless fury. The teacher, visibly overwhelmed, eventually surrended following the severity of the assault. He was rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.
School authorities confirmed that the student involved in the violent clash has been suspended, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour. Police have also launched an active investigation into the incident, which was captured by eyewitnesses and students on their phones, propelling the footage across social media platforms and sparking debates on discipline in schools.
In a dramatic twist, the student, who has since left the school, reportedly vowed never to return, further complicating the situation.
The incident has ignited discussions nationwide, with many questioning where the line should be drawn between discipline and respect in the educational settings.
SOURCE: guardian.co.tt
