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Teacher arrested after allegedly beating Class 5 student in Rajasthan
A schoolteacher in Nagaur, Rajasthan, has been booked for allegedly assaulting a fifth-grade student with a stick after the child forgot his notebook at home. The student remained silent about the incident due to fear until his parents discovered injury marks on his body two days later.
LSN India ·
A case of alleged physical abuse has come to light in Nagaur district, with police registering a first information report (FIR) against a schoolteacher accused of brutally beating a Class 5 student. According to the complaint, the teacher allegedly struck the child with a stick, pulled his hair, and threatened him against reporting the incident to anyone.
The incident reportedly occurred when the student arrived at school without his notebook. The alleged assault left visible injury marks on the child's body, but fear prevented him from disclosing the matter to his family immediately. The child maintained silence about the ordeal, fearing further consequences.
Two days after the alleged incident, the student's parents discovered bruise marks on his body while changing his clothes. Concerned by the injuries, they questioned their son, who then revealed details of the alleged beating and threats made by the teacher. The family subsequently approached police with a formal complaint.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the allegations. The case highlights ongoing concerns about corporal punishment in schools across India, despite legal prohibitions against such practices. Educational authorities are expected to take cognizance of the matter as part of standard protocol in cases involving alleged abuse of minors in educational institutions.