A teacher in Surat, Gujarat, was arrested on Thursday for brutally beating a four and a half year old student in Junior KG. The incident came to light after the girl's mother saw injury marks on her body while changing her clothes at home.
According to the police complaint, the teacher, Jashodaben, became angry when the girl did not form the letters properly or write the text properly in a note. She then hit the girl on the back and cheek.
The girl's mother immediately reached the school and informed the teachers about the matter. The school checked the CCTV cameras and found that the girl was indeed beaten by the teacher.
The school administrators then wrote a resignation letter to the teacher and immediately informed the Education Department.
State Education Minister Prafulla Panseria ordered an investigation into the matter and appealed to other schools to read and follow all the circulars issued by the Education Department.
Kapodra police registered a case against teacher Jashoda based on the complaint of the girl's parents and arrested her.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents and teachers alike. Many people have called for stricter punishment for the teacher, while others have demanded that the school be held accountable for its negligence.
The Education Minister has assured that the matter will be investigated thoroughly and that appropriate action will be taken against all those responsible.
