Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Committee Formed to Probe Visakhapatnam UKG Student Incident
A five-year-old child at a private school in Visakhapatnam allegedly died after being slapped by a teacher.
The incident is being investigated.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh has formed a committee to find out what happened.
TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao called the incident unfortunate.
He said people found responsible would face strict action.
The minister is expected to visit Visakhapatnam on Friday.
The government said it would support the child’s parents.
Officials also want schools to pay more attention to children’s health and safety.
TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao called the alleged death of a five-year-old UKG student unfortunate.
The student was allegedly slapped by a teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh has formed a committee to inquire into the incident.
Palla said strict action would follow if the committee finds anyone guilty.
Lokesh is expected to visit Visakhapatnam on Friday, while the government considers school-safety reforms.
- Who
- A five-year-old UKG student, a teacher, Education Minister Nara Lokesh, and TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao.
- What
- A committee was formed to investigate the alleged death of the student after the child was allegedly slapped by a teacher.
- When
- The committee announcement was discussed on Thursday; Nara Lokesh was expected to visit on Friday.
- Where
- A private school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To determine what happened and whether anyone should face strict action.
- Student
- A five-year-old UKG student
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- School
- A private school
- Investigation
- A committee was formed by Education Minister Nara Lokesh
- Potential action
- Strict action will be taken if anyone is found guilty
- Expected visit
- Nara Lokesh is expected to visit Visakhapatnam on Friday
- Proposed reform
- Holistic health check-ups for young children and a review of private-school procedures