SHIMLA | Feb 12, 2026 — Education Minister Rohit Thakur has ordered an immediate statewide review of school security following the brutal killing of Salochana Devi, a Mid-Day Meal worker at Primary School Chanaur in Dehra.
Key Highlights:
- The Incident: The Minister expressed “profound grief” over the killing, calling it a distressing breach of school safety.
- Justice: The accused has been arrested. Thakur promised “strict and appropriate action” to ensure justice for the victim.
- New Mandate: The Education Department must now audit and strengthen security at every school across the state to protect students and staff.
- Support: The government has pledged full assistance to the bereaved family during this “irreparable loss.”
“Educational institutions must remain the safest spaces for everyone,” Thakur stated, emphasizing that new measures aim to prevent such tragedies from ever recurring.
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