An 8-year-old Hindu boy was forced to leave Vicar's Green Primary School in London after staff questioned his sacred Tilak-Chandlo, monitored him intimidatingly, and stripped responsibilities, breaching the UK's Equality Act. Insight UK highlights emotional harm and calls for better religious awareness.
The Gujarat government took over the administration of the school on December 15, 2025. The District Education Officer of Ahmedabad has been appointed as the administrator of the school.
Meanwhile, the deceased Hindu boy’s mother told OpIndia that she has demanded cancellation of the school's recognition and has also made a representation to the higher authorities in this regard.
The school is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church Organisation, which is a part of a global network. The headquarters of the organisation are located in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.