Outrage as Schoolchild Endures Inhumane Punishment in Panipat
A 7-year-old student in Panipat was hung upside down and beaten by a bus driver, with the school principal's alleged involvement. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media. The police arrested both the principal and the driver, sparking widespread condemnation.
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A shocking incident in Panipat has sparked outrage after a Class 2 student was subjected to brutal punishment at a private school. A video of the child being hung upside down and beaten by a bus driver at the alleged direction of the school principal has gone viral.
The police quickly acted after the video surfaced, arresting both the principal, Reena, and the driver, Ajay. They face charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Juvenile Justice Act, reflecting the severity of the allegations.
This Panipat case adds to the growing concerns over corporal punishment in schools, following a similar case in Sonipat where a Class 5 student was humiliated for not completing homework. The Haryana government has vowed to crack down on such abuses.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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