DIET principal suspended for hurting religious sentiments

The Chittoor District Collector on Wednesday suspended the Principal of Karvetinagaram DIET for allegedly printing some objectionable material hurting sentiments of one religious group in a text book of Karvetinagaram District Institute of Educational Training (Teacher Training Institute).

According to a press release, Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar on Tuesday had directed the Collector to initiate stern action against those responsible for the matter and accordingly the Collector ordered a detailed enquiry and suspended the Principal. The Collector would submit a report to the State Government. (INN)