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Corporal Punishment Sparks Child Rights Probe
5 Aug
Summary
- A 12-year-old tribal girl sustained a thumb injury from a teacher's stick.
- The incident occurred due to poor examination scores at school.
- Child Rights Commission has registered a case against the teacher.
A 12-year-old girl from the Mancheeri tribal settlement in Nilambur sustained a significant thumb injury after allegedly being struck with a stick by her mathematics teacher. The incident reportedly occurred on July 21, 2026, at S.V. Higher Secondary School in Palemadu, as a consequence of students scoring poorly on an examination.
The student, who is part of the Cholanaikan community, a particularly vulnerable tribal group, is currently recovering from the injury. Her father was tragically killed in an elephant attack on January 4, 2025. The child stays in a hostel run by Mahila Samakhya, and a representative reported the incident.
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has initiated a suo motu case following the alleged assault. Child Rights Commission member Shajesh Bhaskar confirmed that a notice has been served on the school. The school management has indicated that the teacher will be held responsible for the incident's consequences.
