Teacher Faces Charges for Attacking Student with Ruler

A tuition teacher in Thane district, Maharashtra, is facing charges for allegedly attacking a six-year-old student with a ruler for not writing properly. The incident occurred in Sagaon village. The child's parents filed a complaint after the girl informed them about the assault.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thane | Updated: 31-08-2024 10:32 IST | Created: 31-08-2024 10:32 IST
Teacher Faces Charges for Attacking Student with Ruler
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A case has been registered against a female tuition teacher in Thane district, Maharashtra, for allegedly striking a six-year-old girl with a ruler for not writing properly, an official stated. The incident took place around 11.30 am in Sagaon village.

The teacher, identified as Sarika Ghag, allegedly hit the girl with a ruler and struck her ears for perceived academic inadequacies. The child reported the incident to her mother, prompting the parents to lodge a complaint with the police.

The Manpada police station has registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 118(1) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act against the teacher.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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