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Crime
Rajasthan Teacher Assaults Student Over Forgotten Notebook, Case Filed
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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A teacher in Rajasthan struck a boy with a stick after he forgot his notebook, prompting parents to file a complaint. The incident highlights concerns over disciplinary practices in schools.
A 10‑year‑old student was physically assaulted by a teacher in Rajasthan after he forgot to bring his notebook to class. According to reports, the teacher struck the boy with a stick, causing visible injuries. Parents of the child have lodged a formal complaint with the local authorities, and a case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents and education activists who argue that such punitive measures are unacceptable in modern classrooms. The school administration has yet to release a statement, but local police are investigating the matter.
This case adds to growing concerns about the use of corporal punishment in Indian schools, a practice that has been officially banned but reportedly still occurs in some institutions.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents and education activists who argue that such punitive measures are unacceptable in modern classrooms. The school administration has yet to release a statement, but local police are investigating the matter.
This case adds to growing concerns about the use of corporal punishment in Indian schools, a practice that has been officially banned but reportedly still occurs in some institutions.