A Muslim teacher in a government school in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been suspended following allegations that he made Hindu students perform yoga postures that resembled Islamic prayers (namaz).
According to reports, the teacher, identified as Jaboor Ahmed Tadvi, was accused by some parents and local residents of teaching “namaz-like postures” under the guise of Surya Namaskar and yoga during physical education activities.
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Members of the Hindu Jagran Manch also protested the incident, leading to an inquiry by the district administration to maintain peace and order.
The teacher has denied the allegations, stating that the students were practicing Shashankasana, a recognized yoga pose that may have been mistaken for a prayer position.
The District Education Officer has initiated an investigation, and the teacher remains suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry.
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