Srinagar, April 16 -- A trial court on Friday granted bail to a teacher, who was arrested on Thursday for assaulting a student at a private coaching centre here sparking outrage among the people, including netizens.

The court noted that the plea moved by the accused person appears to be well found and the grounds argued are qualified enough to grant bail in favour of the accused person.

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar while recording so granted bail to Fayaz Ahmad Wagay, son of Ghulam Mohammad Wagay, resident of Kulgam at present Sheikhpora, Budgam with the direction to furnish surety to the tune of Rs. 30,000.

"The accused person is entitled to bail as the court is bound to guarantee the person freedom of the accused, but the cour...