Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Delhi Playschool Attendant Arrested After Alleged Assault of Toddler
A three-year-old boy at a playschool in Delhi was allegedly hurt by an attendant.
His parents first noticed bruises on his face and arms.
Later, the boy became sick after coming home from school.
Doctors found serious problems involving his ears and reportedly damaged eardrums.
The family says security video showed the boy being tied to a chair, kicked and hit.
They also said school staff asked for Rs 1,500 before showing them the video.
Police arrested one attendant and are questioning other school officials.
The investigation is still continuing.
A three-year-old boy was allegedly tied to a chair, kicked, struck and pulled by his ears at a playschool in Maujpur, Delhi.
The child’s parents noticed bruises on his face and arms on August 16, and his condition worsened after returning home on August 18.
Doctors reportedly found severe ear swelling and damaged eardrums after the boy experienced vomiting and dizziness.
Police arrested a 35-year-old attendant and served a notice to a teacher to join the investigation.
The school’s director, principal, teacher and attendant are named in the case, which invokes provisions of the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- A three-year-old boy, his family, a 35-year-old playschool attendant and three other school officials are involved in the case.
- What
- The boy was allegedly assaulted at a Delhi playschool; police arrested the attendant and are investigating the teacher, director and principal.
- When
- The parents noticed bruises on August 16, the boy became ill after school on August 18, and the case was registered on Friday; police statements were reported on Sunday.
- Where
- A playschool in Maujpur, in north-east Delhi.
- Why
- The alleged assault came to light after the child developed bruises and illness, prompting medical examinations and his father’s complaint to police.
- Child’s age
- Three years old
- Location
- Maujpur, north-east Delhi
- Arrest
- A 35-year-old playschool attendant was arrested
- Other accused
- The school’s director, principal and a 30-year-old teacher were also named
- Reported injuries
- Bruises, swollen ear canals and reportedly damaged eardrums
- CCTV allegation
- The family said footage showed the child tied to a chair, kicked, hit and pulled by his ears
- Legal provisions
- Relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, Juvenile Justice Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
