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Noida Special Educator Arrested for Assaulting Autistic Child, School Sealed

A viral video exposed the abuse of a 10-year-old boy with autism at an unrecognised Noida school, leading to legal action against the teacher and school officials.

The accused special educator, Anil Kumar, was arrested, and the school was sealed.
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Overview

  • Special educator Anil Kumar was arrested after being captured on video physically assaulting a 10-year-old boy with autism at Green Ribbon International School in Noida Sector 55.
  • The video, mistakenly shared on a school WhatsApp group, brought the incident to the attention of the boy's parents, who filed a police complaint on March 29, 2025.
  • Authorities sealed the school after discovering it was unrecognised, raising concerns about the regulation and oversight of educational institutions.
  • The teacher and school officials, including the principal and vice-principal, face charges under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, among others.
  • The boy's parents allege that the school management was aware of similar past incidents involving the teacher and describe their son as deeply distressed following the assault.