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Visakhapatnam Student Dies After Teacher Allegedly Hits Him
A six-year-old boy named Tammana Pranay Tej went to a private school in Visakhapatnam.
Reports identify him as an LKG or UKG student.
His family said he had not finished his homework and was hit by a teacher.
They said CCTV recorded the teacher striking him before he collapsed.
The boy was taken to King George Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Police are investigating what happened.
A post-mortem examination is being used to help find the exact medical cause of death.
Government officials have also formed a committee to examine the incident.
The education department said teachers should not physically punish or harm students.
Six-year-old student Tammana Pranay Tej collapsed and died at a private school in Visakhapatnam.
His family alleged that a teacher hit or slapped him over incomplete homework.
Parents said CCTV footage showed the teacher striking the child shortly before he collapsed.
Doctors at King George Hospital declared the child brought dead; a post-mortem was ordered.
Police and education officials are investigating, while Nara Lokesh promised action against those responsible and the school management.
- Who
- Six-year-old student Tammana Pranay Tej, his teacher, his family, police and Andhra Pradesh education officials.
- What
- The child collapsed and died after his family alleged that a teacher hit or slapped him over incomplete homework.
- Where
- A private school in Visakhapatnam, identified in reports as Little Garden School in the One Town area or a school in Town Kotharoad; he was taken to King George Hospital.
- When
- The incident occurred on a Thursday morning, with reports placing the collapse at around 11 to 11:20 a.m.
- Why
- The family alleged that the teacher punished the child because he had not completed his homework; the exact medical cause of death remains under investigation.
Family’s Allegations
Officials’ Investigative Position
Cause and responsibility
Family’s Allegations
The family blamed the teacher, alleging that the child was struck over incomplete homework and had been healthy before leaving home.
Officials’ Investigative Position
Police and officials have not announced a final medical or legal conclusion; they are awaiting post-mortem findings and examining CCTV and other evidence.
School notification
Family’s Allegations
The father alleged that the school did not directly inform the family and that relatives learned the child had been taken to hospital through local workers.
Officials’ Investigative Position
Officials conducted a preliminary inquiry and said further action would follow the committee’s report.
Extent of physical punishment
Family’s Allegations
The family alleged that physical punishment was not isolated and that other children had also been beaten at the school.
Officials’ Investigative Position
The education department said sensitisation programmes would be organised to promote greater sensitivity, responsibility and humanity among teachers.
Key facts
- Child
- Tammana Pranay Tej, identified in reports as a six-year-old LKG or UKG student
- School
- A private school in Visakhapatnam, identified by one report as Little Garden School
- Allegation
- The family said the teacher hit or slapped the child over incomplete homework; one account alleged a stick was used.
- CCTV
- Parents said classroom footage showed the teacher striking the child before he collapsed.
- Hospital finding
- King George Hospital doctors declared the child brought dead.
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV and other evidence, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination.
- Government response
- A three-member committee was formed, while Nara Lokesh promised legal action against those responsible and the school management.
- Legal context
- Section 17 of the Right to Education Act, 2009 prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment in schools.
Quotes
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh
State education minister
“"It is heartbreaking that a six‑year‑old lost his life due to a teacher beating him… in Visakhapatnam. We are taking legal action against the culprits and the school management."”
thestatesman.com
“"The loss you have suffered is irreplaceable by anyone. Our government will stand by you in every possible way."”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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