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Crime
Video Shows 6‑Year‑Old Falling Face‑First, Dying After Teacher’s Slap
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 05:03 AM
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A video captured the moment a six‑year‑old student fell face‑first and later died after being slapped by a teacher, prompting a criminal investigation.
A video that has circulated on social media shows a six‑year‑old pupil collapsing face‑first after a teacher allegedly slapped the child. The footage, first reported by NDTV, captures the moment of the impact and the child's subsequent fall, after which the child was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Local police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and opened a criminal case under sections relating to homicide and child abuse. Investigators are reviewing the video, interviewing school staff, and seeking statements from the child's family to determine the exact sequence of events and the teacher's intent.
The school administration has suspended the teacher pending the outcome of the probe and has promised to cooperate fully with authorities. Parents of other students expressed shock and demanded stricter safety protocols in classrooms. The incident has reignited public debate on disciplinary practices in Indian schools and the need for stronger child‑protection measures.
NDTV continues to monitor the story as more details emerge from the investigation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children in educational settings.
Local police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and opened a criminal case under sections relating to homicide and child abuse. Investigators are reviewing the video, interviewing school staff, and seeking statements from the child's family to determine the exact sequence of events and the teacher's intent.
The school administration has suspended the teacher pending the outcome of the probe and has promised to cooperate fully with authorities. Parents of other students expressed shock and demanded stricter safety protocols in classrooms. The incident has reignited public debate on disciplinary practices in Indian schools and the need for stronger child‑protection measures.
NDTV continues to monitor the story as more details emerge from the investigation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children in educational settings.