India, Oct. 12 -- For a group of Class 10 students, attending special classes during the Dussehra holidays turned into a dispute over religious attire. Their parents alleged that Sainik School in Maruthi Nagar, Champapet, barred the students from attending classes because they were wearing the Bhavani Mala.

The incident triggered a protest outside the school on Monday, with parents demanding that the students be allowed to continue their studies without being asked to remove the sacred mala they wear while observing Bhavani Deeksha.

According to the police, the school had arranged special classes during the vacation for students who needed additional academic support. When some students arrived wearing the mala and traditional attire, a...