A teacher assaulted a student in a school in Bani Kinana in Irbid, according to the media spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate (PSD) Thursday.

The spokesperson added that the Minister of Education Muhammad Abu Qdais followed up on the case and formed an investigation committee to look into the details of the incident. The results of the investigation will be sent to the ministry to take the necessary measures against the teacher.

The ministry affirms its total rejection of such behaviors that contradict educational values.