Bengaluru’s education landscape faced another dark chapter as a 10-year-old Class 4 boy at Veena School, Nandini Layout, endured severe beating from his class teacher over unfinished homework. Injuries marred his hands, feet, and fingers, compounded by a chilling threat to stay silent.
Hidden for nearly three weeks since January 10, the abuse surfaced when the boy’s mother observed his withdrawn demeanor. Tearfully, he confessed the horror. Her school visit met with hostility from staff, prompting a police complaint.
Nandini Layout police acted decisively, booking teacher Angelina and school officials under BNS 115 and 351, plus Juvenile Justice Act clauses. The institution suspended the teacher immediately. Medical checks confirmed the boy’s wounds, fueling the ongoing investigation.
‘Physical punishment has no place in schools,’ the mother asserted, calling for rigorous child protection protocols and maximum penalties. This episode highlights a disturbing trend of school violence in Bengaluru, illegal under Indian law.
Child psychologists emphasize the deep emotional scars from such brutality. Authorities vow comprehensive evidence for court. Parents, she appeals, watch for subtle signs in your children and act against any mistreatment.
Ensuring student safety remains paramount for educational bodies. The case inches toward judicial review as inquiries proceed.
