Hyderabad, March 9 A teacher at a private school here is alleged to have forced a student to shave his head for having long hair, leading to a protest by his parents at the institution on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, the 6th standard student alleged that the teacher forcibly made him shave his head two days ago.
His mother said her son had long hair as part of a religious vow.
Taking exception to the teacher removing her son's hair without her knowledge, she said the school should return the hair to them, as it was intended to fulfill a religious vow.
The boy's parents, who protested at the school, left the place after the management took disciplinary action against the teacher, sources said.
Police said no complaint was received regarding the incident.