A principal of a school in Agra city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh was caught on camera beating up a female teacher for allegedly coming late to the institute.
The video of the assault has now gone viral.
The principal of a pre-secondary school in Seegana village of Agra was filmed not only assaulting the teacher, Gunjan Choudhary, but also allegedly tried to tear her clothes during the fight, reports Indian news channel NDTV.
Agra is well known for the iconic Mughal structure Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The principal could be seen clutching the teacher’s garment as she attempted to free herself.
In the viral video, a voice could be heard saying: “This will be filmed. Madam is being rude.”
“Does this behaviour suit you,” she said.
The teacher was reportedly injured in the incident.
According to reports, the principal filed a police complaint against the teacher.