Class 7 Student Brutally Assaulted in Hyderabad Government School
Hyderabad school corporal punishment has sparked outrage after a Class 7 student was allegedly beaten by senior students in a government school. The Hyderabad school corporal punishment case points to serious violations of child protection laws and the Right to Education Act.
Principal Accused of Ordering the Beating
The incident took place at a government school in Kompally, Hyderabad. The accused principal, Krishna Dundigal, currently holds additional charge as the Mandal Education Officer (MEO), a role meant to safeguard students’ rights and welfare. Despite this responsibility, the principal allegedly instructed Class 10 students to beat a younger student with a stick.
Dispute at Bicycle Stand Triggered the Incident
According to preliminary information, the incident stemmed from a dispute at the school’s bicycle stand. A disagreement reportedly arose over the alleged theft of bicycle parts and the deflation of tyres, which led teachers to suspect the Class 7 student of wrongdoing.
Sequence of Events on December 23
The incident occurred on Monday, December 23. A teacher named Madhu sent the Class 7 student, Phanindra Surya, to inspect bicycles at the stand. Meanwhile, another teacher, Cherry, noticed Surya near the bicycles and wrongly assumed he was tampering with them. She then escorted the child to the headmaster’s office.
No Inquiry Before Punishment, Say Reports
Without conducting any inquiry or verifying the facts, Principal Krishna reportedly summoned nine Class 10 students. He allegedly instructed them to beat Surya on his back with a stick. The assault left the minor traumatised and injured, raising serious concerns about student safety within the school premises.
Father Files Police Complaint
Surya’s father approached the police and filed a formal complaint, describing the incident as a blatant violation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which strictly bans corporal punishment and mental harassment of students in schools. He demanded strict action against all those responsible.
Police Register Case Under Juvenile Justice Act
Basheerbagh Police Inspector Vijaya Vardhan confirmed that the police registered a case under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and the Indian Penal Code for causing hurt. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine accountability and possible departmental action.
Incident Sparks Outrage and Questions on School Safety
The incident has triggered outrage among parents and child rights activists, who are demanding swift disciplinary action against the principal and teachers involved. The case has once again raised serious questions about the enforcement of child protection laws and the safety of students in government schools. Follow for more updates on FM News.
