Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Delhi Day Care Case Alleges Three-Year-Old Was Tied, Beaten
A three-year-old boy reportedly became sick and frightened after returning from a play school in Delhi.
His parents noticed bruises, ear pain, vomiting, and changes in his behavior.
Doctors reportedly found severe swelling in both ears and suspected that he had been hit.
The parents asked the school for camera recordings.
They said the school first mentioned technical problems and later asked for Rs 1,500 to show the footage.
The family said the video showed the boy tied to a chair and being hurt by staff.
Police registered a case under several child-protection and criminal laws.
One attendant was arrested, and the investigation is continuing.
Delhi Police registered a case after a three-year-old boy was allegedly abused at Makoons Play School in Maujpur.
The boy’s parents reported ear pain, vomiting, dizziness, bruises, behavioral changes, and frequent nighttime crying.
The family said medical examinations found severe swelling in both eardrums or ear canals and suspected physical assault.
The parents alleged CCTV footage showed the child tied to a chair, pushed, slapped, kicked, and pulled by his ears.
Four people were named as accused, while police said a 35-year-old attendant was arrested and a teacher was asked to join the investigation.
- Who
- A three-year-old boy, his parents, and staff members at Makoons Play School are involved; police named four accused and arrested a 35-year-old attendant.
- What
- The boy was allegedly tied to a chair and physically assaulted at the play school, according to his parents and their account of CCTV footage.
- When
- The child’s mother reviewed footage from August 16, 17, and 18; police registered the case on Friday, though the reports do not specify the year.
- Where
- Makoons Play School in Maujpur, Northeast Delhi.
- Why
- The alleged abuse came to light after the child developed ear pain, illness, injuries, and behavioral changes.
Family’s Allegations
School’s Reported Initial Response
Whether assault occurred
Family’s Allegations
The parents said the boy was tied to a chair and repeatedly assaulted, including being slapped, kicked, and pulled by his ears; they said CCTV footage showed the mistreatment.
School’s Reported Initial Response
According to the father, the school initially denied that physical assault had occurred. The reports do not provide a later detailed response from the school.
Access to CCTV footage
Family’s Allegations
The family alleged that school staff first cited technical problems and then demanded Rs 1,500 before showing the classroom recordings.
School’s Reported Initial Response
The reports say the school provided the footage after payment, but do not include the school’s explanation for the charge or the initial technical issue.
Responsibility for the incident
Family’s Allegations
The family’s account attributes the alleged abuse to school staff seen in or connected with the CCTV footage.
School’s Reported Initial Response
Police are examining the roles of the director and principal, while a teacher was asked to join the investigation; the allegations remain under investigation.
- School
- Makoons Play School, Maujpur, Northeast Delhi
- Child’s age
- Three years old
- Reported symptoms
- Ear pain, vomiting, dizziness, bruises, behavioral changes, and nighttime crying
- Medical findings
- Severe swelling in both eardrums or ear canals, with suspected physical assault
- Named accused
- Director Sunita Bansal, principal Neelam, teacher Simran, and teacher or attendant Pooja, as described across the reports
- Police action
- A case was registered under the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Arrest and investigation
- Police said a 35-year-old attendant was arrested, while a teacher was asked to join the investigation
