Overview
- Anshika Gaud, 13, died on November 14 at Mumbai’s JJ Hospital, days after she was allegedly punished on November 8 at Shri Hanumant Vidya Mandir in Sativali, Vasai.
- The family alleges she was made to do sit-ups with her schoolbag, after which she suffered severe neck and back pain and deteriorated; MNS members also cited pre-existing health issues.
- Waliv police first registered an accidental death report and, after late-night protests in Vasai on Saturday, registered a case and said they will record statements.
- A primary inquiry by Vasai education officials identified teacher Mamta Yadav as having made students do sit-ups, with a committee set to conduct a detailed probe under laws that prohibit corporal punishment.
- School staff say the number of sit-ups and the link to her death are unclear, while a school official said the institution would accept responsibility if the post-mortem confirms causation.