Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana: A shocking incident of physical abuse by a teacher has emerged from the Manasa Vikasa School in Gollagudem. The teacher, captured on CCTV, mercilessly thrashed a student in front of his classmates, sparking outrage among the child’s parents and the local community.
Incident Details
- The video footage shows the teacher holding the student down and hitting him repeatedly.
- After a brief pause to move his phone from his shirt pocket to his trouser pocket, the teacher resumed the assault, hitting the boy several more times.
- The boy cried out in pain while the teacher continued, dragging him on the floor and then hitting him again as the child bent down to pick up a notebook the teacher had thrown.
Boy’s Parents Demand Justice
The boy, visibly traumatized, informed his parents that he was beaten without any reason. In response, his parents visited the school and demanded access to the CCTV footage, which confirmed their son’s account.
Angered by the teacher’s brutality, the parents, along with other community members, launched a protest at the school, demanding strict action against the management and the responsible teacher.
Response and Public Outcry
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for strict legal action against the teacher and reforms to prevent such abuse in educational institutions. Officials are expected to investigate the case, and the school management may face disciplinary or legal consequences.
This case highlights the need for better safeguards against corporal punishment in schools, which remains a serious issue despite being banned under Indian law.