Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Haridwar Teachers Accused of Assaulting 7-Year-Old Student
A 7-year-old boy in Haridwar, India, was reportedly hurt by two teachers at his school.
The teachers were angry because he missed two days of school.
The boy's father says one teacher pushed the boy down and pressed his face with a shoe, while the other hit him with a stick.
The boy was injured, including a possible broken hand.
The father reported the incident, but the principal didn't take action, so he went to the police.
The police are now investigating and have filed a case against the teachers, including charges of child cruelty and intimidation.
A 7-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by two teachers in Haridwar.
The alleged reason for the assault was the boy's two-day absence from school.
The father reported the incident to the principal, who allegedly took no action.
The father claims one teacher pressed the boy's face with a shoe, the other beat him with a stick.
An FIR has been registered against the teachers and the principal under the Juvenile Justice Act and other sections.
- Who
- A 7-year-old boy and his teachers.
- What
- A 7-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by two teachers.
- When
- The incident occurred after the boy took two days' leave; the father reported the incident on Thursday.
- Where
- A primary school in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- The assault was allegedly due to the boy taking two days' leave.
- Incident Type
- Alleged child assault
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
- Victim
- 7-year-old boy
- Accused
- Two teachers
- Reason for Assault
- Two days' leave
- Charges
- Juvenile Justice Act, voluntarily causing hurt, criminal intimidation