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Bengaluru Class 9 Student Allegedly Beaten; Police File FIR
A ninth-grade student in Bengaluru was allegedly hit by her mathematics teacher.
The parents said the teacher used a wooden stick.
They said the student was struck on her hand, back and thigh.
They also said she had swelling and bruises.
The parents complained to the police about the teacher and school.
Police registered an FIR and began investigating.
The parents also said school officials did not act after being informed.
The allegations have not yet been proven, and further action will depend on the investigation.
A Class 9 student at Oakwood International School in Bengaluru was allegedly beaten by her mathematics teacher, Shabista.
The parents alleged that the teacher used a wooden stick and struck the student’s hand, back and thigh.
The student’s parents said she suffered swelling and bruising on her hand and back.
The parents complained against the teacher and school at DJ Halli police station, leading to an FIR.
Police are investigating the alleged assault and claims that school officials failed to respond to earlier complaints.
- Who
- A Class 9 student, her parents and mathematics teacher Shabista are involved; the parents also named school officials in their complaint.
- What
- The student was allegedly assaulted with a wooden stick, and her parents filed a complaint that resulted in an FIR.
- Where
- Oakwood International School near LR Bande in Bengaluru; the complaint was filed at DJ Halli police station.
- When
- The report was published and last updated on August 22, 2026; the date of the alleged assault was not stated.
- Why
- The parents sought action over the alleged assault and claimed the school failed to respond after they raised concerns.
Key facts
- School
- Oakwood International School near LR Bande, Bengaluru
- Class
- Class 9
- Teacher named in complaint
- Shabista, the mathematics teacher
- Alleged weapon
- A wooden stick
- Reported injuries
- Swelling and bruising on the student’s hand and back
- Police action
- An FIR was registered at DJ Halli police station
- Additional complaint
- The student’s mother filed a separate complaint with the Child Rights Commission











