What happened to Anshika Gaud, the Class 6 student in Vasai?

Anshika Gaud, a Class 6 student in Vasai, India, tragically passed away on November 15, 2025, after being forced to do 100 sit-ups as punishment for being late to school.

How has the school education department responded to the incident involving Anshika?

The school education department has initiated an inquiry into the incident, and a committee is conducting a more detailed investigation, with the promise of strict action once the findings are available.

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Student's Death After Forced Sit-Ups Shocks School Community

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Class 6 student died after being made to do 100 sit-ups as punishment
Parents blame teacher and school for the student's death
School education department launched inquiry into the incident

Student's Death After Forced Sit-Ups Shocks School Community

On November 8, 2025, a Class 6 student named Anshika Gaud from a school in Vasai, India, was allegedly made to do 100 sit-ups as punishment for reaching school late. Tragically, Anshika passed away on Friday night, November 15, 2025, after undergoing treatment.

Anshika's parents have blamed the teacher, Mamta Yadav, and the school for their daughter's death. The school education department has initiated an inquiry into the incident, with the local education officer, Sonali Matekar, stating that corporal punishment is prohibited by law, and schools have been made aware of this.