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Teacher Slap Death: UKG Student Dies in Visakhapatnam
21 Aug
Summary
- A five-year-old UKG student died after a teacher allegedly slapped him.
- The incident occurred in Visakhapatnam after the child failed to complete homework.
- An investigation is underway, with authorities awaiting post-mortem results.
A five-year-old boy, identified as T Pranay Tej, died in Visakhapatnam on Thursday after allegedly being slapped by his teacher at a private school. The incident unfolded when the teacher was checking homework, and Pranay Tej reportedly presented an empty slate. CCTV footage allegedly shows the teacher pulling the boy, unbuttoning his shirt, and slapping him in the classroom, after which he collapsed.
He was rushed to KG Hospital but was declared dead. The school management informed the boy's parents much later, sparking protests by the family and relatives who held the teacher responsible. Education officials and police visited the school and initiated an investigation based on the parents' complaint. The exact cause of death is pending the post-mortem examination.
Minister Nara Lokesh expressed shock and pledged government action against those responsible, including the school management, and assured support to the victim's family. A preliminary report has been submitted to the government.
