Overview
- An FIR was registered after a Class 5 boy at St. Mary’s Public School in Sunkadakatte was allegedly struck with a PVC/CPVC pipe and confined in a room on October 14.
- Kamakshipalya police cited Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act and Sections 118 and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in the case.
- Investigators are reviewing school CCTV footage, and the child is undergoing a medical examination and treatment for documented injuries.
- The complaint names principal Rakesh Kumar, teacher Chandrika, and school secretary/owner Vijay (also reported as Vijayakumar) as accused.
- The child’s mother reported threats and pressure to take a transfer certificate and has sought police protection, and the education department has been notified.