Hyderabad School Under Fire After Class 2 Hindu Student Allegedly Asked To Recite Kalma
Hyderabad School Under Fire After Class 2 Hindu Student Allegedly Asked To Recite Kalma Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 09:20 IST Saidabad Police
Hyderabad School Under Fire After Class 2 Hindu Student Allegedly Asked To Recite Kalma Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 09:20 IST Saidabad Police confirmed that they have received a complaint in connection with the incident at a private school. Rapid Read Police said legal opinion has been sought from the Public Prosecutor, and a case is being registered under the relevant sections against the school management. Hyderabad School Shocker: A controversy triggered at a private school in Hyderabad after the parents of a Class 2 Hindu student alleged that their child was asked to memorise and recite the Kalma and Surah Al-Fatiha as part of a school assignment. The alleged incident is of Success School in Hyderabad’s Saidabad area. According to the student’s parents, the class 2 child informed his parents after returning home that the religious verses had been given as homework and that students were asked to recite them in class.
The parents subsequently approached the school management, questioning the decision and demanding strict action against those responsible. The parents alleged that asking a Hindu student to memorise religious prayers from another faith without the family’s consent was inappropriate and hurt their religious sentiments. They also called for a fair inquiry into the incident. #BreakingNews | Saidabad Police have received a complaint in the Hyderabad school controversy involving a Class 2 student allegedly being asked to recite the Kalma.Police say a case is being registered against the school management under relevant sections@tweet_aneri shares… pic.twitter.com/tvdb8b0HVn— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 16, 2026 Saidabad Police confirmed that they have received a complaint in connection with the incident at Success School. Police said legal opinion has been sought from the Public Prosecutor, and a case is being registered under the relevant sections against the school management over the allegations.
The incident has sparked local debate, with parents reiterating that schools should respect all faiths and should not compel students to learn or recite religious texts without the consent of their families. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What legal action will Saidabad Police take? Saidabad Police are registering a case against the school management and have sought legal opinion from the Public Prosecutor regarding the incident where a Class 2 student was allegedly asked to recite religious verses. Police confirmed they have received a complaint in connection with the matter. How can parents ensure religious neutrality in schools? Parents can ensure religious neutrality in schools by filing complaints with authorities when religious instruction is allegedly imposed on students. About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news.
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