Karnataka School Water Tank Poisoned To Remove Muslim Principal

A government school's water tank was poisoned to allegedly remove its Muslim headmaster from his post in Karnataka's Belagavi district. The incident, which occurred on July 14, has led to the arrest of three people, including a local leader affiliated with a right-wing group called Sri Ram Sene. According to the police, the accused aimed to create panic and suspicion around Headmaster Suleman Gorinaik, who has been in service at the Government Lower Primary School in Hulikatti for the past 13 years. Police said the plot was allegedly intended to malign his reputation and force his transfer. Twelve students fell ill after consuming water from the school's tank. The symptoms, though not fatal, were sufficient to raise alarm among school authorities and parents. The children were treated promptly and have since recovered, health officials confirmed.