Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Nine-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Alleged Madrasa Beating
A nine-year-old boy studied at a madrasa in Kishtwar.
He said a teacher beat him badly.
The boy ran away from the madrasa.
People found him nearly 30 kilometres away.
They noticed marks from injuries and contacted officials.
The Child Welfare Committee took him to safety.
He received medical care and counselling.
He also said other children were beaten.
Police will investigate, and officials said strong action could follow.
A nine-year-old madrasa student allegedly fled after being beaten by a teacher in Kishtwar district.
Locals found the boy with visible injuries nearly 30 kilometres from the madrasa.
The Child Welfare Committee provided him medical treatment and counselling.
The boy alleged that teachers regularly beat him and other children at the madrasa.
Officials ordered an FIR and investigation, while activists demanded strict punishment under child protection laws.
- Who
- A nine-year-old madrasa student, his teacher, the madrasa administration, the Child Welfare Committee, police, district officials, and child rights activists.
- What
- A boy allegedly beaten by a madrasa teacher fled the institution, was found injured, and was placed under the care of the Child Welfare Committee.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the incident occurred.
- Where
- At a madrasa in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir; the boy was found nearly 30 kilometres away.
- Why
- The boy allegedly fled after being beaten and said physical punishment was regularly inflicted on him and other children.
Child Protection Concerns
Official Investigation
Alleged physical punishment
Child Protection Concerns
The boy alleged that the teacher beat him and that similar physical punishment was routine for several children at the madrasa.
Official Investigation
Officials said the allegations would be examined through a police investigation, and the teacher and madrasa administration could face action under child protection laws.
Accountability
Child Protection Concerns
Child rights activists condemned the incident and demanded strict punishment, saying educational institutions should be safe places for children.
Official Investigation
Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar said an FIR would be registered and stringent action taken after the medical examination and investigation.
- Child's age
- 9 years
- Location
- Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Distance travelled
- Nearly 30 kilometres
- Rescuing organization
- Child Welfare Committee
- Support provided
- Medical treatment and counselling
- Planned legal action
- An FIR will be registered and the incident investigated
- Next proceeding
- The child will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board after medical examination
