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Parent sues school for suspending son over matchbox, incense

The student claims he was trying to mask a bad smell and get rid of insects. [Courtesy]

A parent of a form three student who was kicked out of a national school for having a matchbox and incense in class has sued the institution claiming the teacher misunderstood his son's intent and did not give him a fair hearing.

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