Maharashtra Teacher Arrested After 13-Year-Old Student Dies Following Excessive Punishment

Nov 20, 2025 02:48 pm CST

A teacher in Maharashtra's Palghar district has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide after forcing a 13-year-old girl with health issues to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for tardiness. The Class 6 student fell ill following the incident and died seven days later in a Mumbai hospital, prompting investigations by both the education department and local authorities.