A school director in Beheira was caught on video assaulting two female students, sparking widespread outrage.

The footage, which quickly spread online, shows him slapping, kicking, and dragging the students by their clothes in the schoolyard while other students watched in shock.

Brutal Assault Caught on Camera

On Friday, March 14, 2025, a video surfaced online showing the director of Kafr Mastanad Secondary Technical School for Girls in Shubra Kheit, Beheira, attacking two first-year students.

The violent act triggered immediate backlash, with demands for strict legal action against him.

Authorities Respond: Director Removed, Investigations Launched

In response, Youssef El-Deeb, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Beheira, removed the director from his position pending an investigation.

A formal inquiry was launched, with findings set to be presented to the governor on Saturday, March 15.

The Administrative Prosecution Authority, led by Counselor Abdel Radi Seddik, also launched an investigation.

Counselor Khairy Saad from the Etay El-Baroud office was tasked with reviewing the case and determining disciplinary action.

MP Calls for Tougher Laws Against Violence in Schools

MP Samira El-Gazzar of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party filed an urgent request to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif, condemning the attack and questioning the growing tolerance of violence against women in Egypt.

She called for national awareness campaigns and stricter laws against physical abuse targeting women and girls, arguing that such behavior reflects deep-rooted societal issues.

She also urged Al-Azhar to counter extremist misinterpretations of religious texts used to justify violence.

El-Gazzar highlighted alarming statistics: 31% of Egyptian women experience domestic violence, with 26% suffering physical abuse. Many cases remain unreported, indicating a far worse reality.

Culture of Violence: A Deep-Rooted Problem in Egypt

The assault reignited discussions on the normalization of violence against women. El-Gazzar stressed that beating women is not a sign of masculinity but rather psychological instability or immaturity.

She emphasized that violence is not limited by social class or education level, stating, “A well-raised man with respect and decency would never engage in such disgraceful behavior.”

What’s Next? Legal Consequences Await

Authorities have pledged firm action against the director. The Administrative Prosecution may impose penalties ranging from dismissal to legal prosecution.

Advocacy groups are pushing for education reforms to prevent such incidents and ensure schools remain safe learning environments.

The public now awaits the final investigation results, demanding justice for the assaulted students and accountability for the perpetrator.