Tension erupted at Jagdala High School in Bamangola, Malda, after a dispute over the issuance of a Transfer Certificate (TC) based on a name different from the one recorded in the school's register. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation involving Class 12 students and a female non-teaching staff member. Several videos purportedly showing the incident have circulated on social media, while the episode has also triggered a political controversy in the area. It has been alleged that the staff member was assaulted and molested after objecting to alleged corruption and that the teacher-in-charge had instigated the students, although these allegations have not been independently established.
According to local sources, the dispute began when a TC was sought for a former student using a modified name. The female non-teaching staff member reportedly maintained that the certificate could only be issued using the name recorded in the school's official register. An argument followed, after which some Class 12 students supporting the former student confronted the staff member. The confrontation subsequently escalated into a scuffle and physical assault.
The incident has led to heightened tension in the school and surrounding area, with videos of the altercation circulating on social media. The allegations concerning the teacher-in-charge, corruption and molestation remain allegations, while the available information does not establish the outcome of any formal investigation or disciplinary action.