- Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: As many as 89 of the 100 girls registered at a state-run residential school in UP's Gonda were found missing from the hostel at night during a surprise inspection.
- The inspection was conducted by the District Magistrate on Monday night. Only 11 girls were found present in the hostel.
- The warden, a full-time teacher, a watchman and a Prantiya Rakshak Dal jawan have been booked for negligence.
- The police are investigating the matter and trying to trace the missing girls.
The District Magistrate said that the warden could not give a satisfactory answer when asked about the absence of the girls. She has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.
The police said that they are looking into all possible angles, including kidnapping and human trafficking. They have also contacted the parents of the missing girls.
The incident has caused a great deal of concern in the area. The parents of the missing girls are demanding action against the school authorities.
The state government has also taken a serious note of the incident. The Education Minister has ordered a high-level inquiry into the matter.
The incident highlights the need for better security arrangements in residential schools. It is also a reminder of the vulnerability of young girls.
The police are hopeful that the missing girls will be traced soon. They are appealing to anyone with information about the girls to come forward.
