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11-Year-Old Girl Physically Assaulted at Bengaluru Madrasa; Accused Arrested

The assault, captured on CCTV, occurred on February 16 and involved the son of the hostel in-charge, who has been charged under child protection laws.

According to the complaint filed by the victim’s mother on February 21, the girl had been enrolled in the 5th standard.

Overview

  • The incident took place on February 16, 2025, at a madrasa in Hegde Nagar, Bengaluru, and was recorded on CCTV cameras installed on the premises.
  • The accused, Mohammad Hasan, is the son of the madrasa hostel in-charge and was a frequent visitor to the facility.
  • The victim, an 11-year-old girl enrolled in the madrasa and its hostel since July 2024, was allegedly punished for spilling rice and quarreling with other hostelmates.
  • Hasan reportedly slapped, kicked, and physically abused the girl in the madrasa office around 4:30 PM on the day of the incident.
  • Police have arrested Hasan and charged him under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act and Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cruelty to children and causing hurt.