Archive · 18 Aug 2025
NHRC Issues Notice on UP School's Alleged Corporal Punishment
A young student in Uttar Pradesh was hurt, and it looks like a teacher did it.
The student's shoulder got broken, and they needed an operation.
At first, the student did not say what happened, but the younger brother told the truth.
Now, the National Human Rights Commission is involved.
They sent a notice to the government and police, asking for information about what happened.
They are worried about the safety of children in schools and want to make sure everyone is following the rules.
NHRC issued a notice to the UP government regarding a Class 3 student's corporal punishment.
The incident allegedly caused a fractured shoulder, requiring surgery.
The student initially hid the cause of his injury.
The younger brother revealed the injury resulted from a teacher's beating.
NHRC seeks a report within two weeks from UP officials.
- Who
- NHRC, teacher, Class 3 student, parents
- What
- NHRC issued a notice to the UP government regarding corporal punishment of a Class 3 student.
- When
- August 7, 2025, according to a media report; notice issued on Monday
- Where
- Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To investigate the alleged corporal punishment and potential human rights violations.
- Organization
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Location
- Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident
- Corporal Punishment
- Victim
- Class 3 Student
- Injury
- Fractured Shoulder
- Action
- NHRC issued notice
- Authorities Notified
- Principal Secretary of the Department of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh, and the District Police Commissioner of Gautam Budh Nagar