Schoolgirl assaulted by teacher in Kottayam; police launches probe
She is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital after suffering a fracture to her upper arm.
She is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital after suffering a fracture to her upper arm.
She is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital after suffering a fracture to her upper arm.
The Erattupetta police on Friday launched a preliminary probe following a complaint that a student suffered a fracture after allegedly being beaten by a teacher at a private management school.
“We have received a complaint from the student’s parents alleging that the social science teacher assaulted their Class 5 child, resulting in a fracture. A detailed probe is required to confirm whether the injury occurred due to an assault,” an officer from the Erattupetta police station said. The officer added that the student told police that the teacher assaulted him for not responding to a question during an examination.
“The parents told us that the teacher admitted over the phone that he assaulted the student. We will question the teacher soon. Based on the findings, a decision will be taken on registering a case,” the officer said.
Meanwhile, the school’s secretary said disciplinary action would be taken against the teacher. “A preliminary inquiry conducted by us has confirmed that such an assault took place. After holding a Parents-Teachers Association meeting, we will decide on suspending the teacher,” he told the media.