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Student's Death After Forced Sit-Ups Shocks School Community
16 Nov
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
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.
The Waliv police have lodged an accidental death report and are awaiting the postmortem report and the school education department's inquiry findings to determine the next course of action. Parents of other students who were "punished" allege that the teacher asked them to do 100 sit-ups, and their wards completed over 90 sit-ups before being taken to class.
The tragic incident has sparked outrage over the use of excessive disciplinary measures in schools, with the school education department promising strict action once the inquiry is complete. The community is left in shock, and the school faces scrutiny for its handling of the situation.
