school discipline controversy
12-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Forced to Do 100 Sit-Ups as Punishment for Being Late to School
Nov 15, 2025 09:46 pm CST
A tragic incident occurred on Children's Day in Maharashtra when 12-year-old Kajal Gond died after being forced to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for arriving 10 minutes late to school. The Class 6 student experienced severe back pain following the corporal punishment at Shree Hanumant Vidya Mandir High School in Vasai and died while undergoing treatment at JJ Hospital in Mumbai, sparking community outrage and demands for criminal charges against those responsible.
Karnataka Sanskrit Teacher Caught on Camera Assaulting Student Over Phone Use: Investigation Underway
Oct 21, 2025 05:47 pm CST
A disturbing video shows a Sanskrit teacher at Sri Guru Tippeswamy Temple's Veda school in Karnataka physically assaulting a student for using a phone to call parents. The teacher, identified as Veeresh Hiremath, is now evading police after a case was registered. Officials are investigating the incident while the minister for women and child welfare has promised strict action against those responsible.