Hyderabad, July 16 -- A private school in Hyderabad's Charminar Zone has terminated a primary teacher after she asked students to recite religious verses as homework.

The school management ol terminated the services of the said teacher and permanently debarred her from future employment with the group.

In an official termination order dated July 15, the school management stated that her services as a 'Mother Teacher' at the Sayeedabad branch were being terminated with effect from July 16.

"Further, you are informed that you are permanently disqualified from applying for employment in future in the Success Group of Education Institutions," the order, signed by the Principal, read.

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