Overview
- The girl died on Friday night in Mumbai’s JJ Hospital after almost a week of treatment following a rapid decline in health.
- Local and political accounts allege she was told on November 8 to do up to 100 sit-ups for arriving late, with other students stopping earlier.
- The Block Education Officer said the investigation will determine the medical cause and whether the punishment contributed to the death.
- Police action remains in flux, with PTI citing officials who say no complaint has been filed while another report says an inquiry is underway and an FIR is being prepared.
- Regulatory questions have surfaced about the school’s recognition status, and reports differ on the student’s name, identifying her as either Anshika or Kajal Gaud.