Mon Jan 27 09:09:03 IST 2025: ## UP School Girl Forced to Stand Outside Classroom During Exam After Requesting Sanitary Pad
**Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, January 27, 2025** – A Class 11 student in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly forced to stand outside her classroom for an hour after requesting a sanitary pad during her examination. The incident, which occurred on an unspecified date, has sparked outrage and prompted an official inquiry.
According to the complaint filed by the girl’s father, his daughter realized she had started her period during the exam. When she asked the principal for a sanitary pad, she was reportedly told to leave the classroom and stand outside for approximately an hour.
The father has filed complaints with the District Magistrate, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), the State Women’s Commission, and the Department of Women Welfare. The DIOS, Devki Nandan, confirmed that an investigation is underway and action will be taken based on its findings. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring menstrual hygiene management in Indian schools.
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