Thane Schoolgirls Betrayed By System

Young girls of Classes 5 to 10 in a Thane school were forced to strip and were examined by teachers after blood stains were found in the bathroom. The incident has sparked anger among parents. A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act has been registered against the school principal, two trustees, four teachers, and a sanitation worker. The school principal and a sanitation worker have been arrested. Girl students were in a state of shock and told their family members about the incident. This is the year 2025. Why is girls' periods still such a taboo?