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A tragic incident unfolded at a private school in Andhra Pradesh, India, where a young boy reportedly collapsed and died after being struck by a teacher for not completing his homework. The distressing event was captured on CCTV, which is now a crucial part of the ongoing investigation.
The child, a lower kindergarten student, appeared visibly terrified in the footage, crying and coughing before collapsing at the school. According to his family, the boy pleaded with the teacher to stop as he waved his hands in distress.
The video shows the teacher changing the boy’s clothes before administering the alleged blows. Soon after, the child falls into the teacher’s lap and remains unresponsive despite the teacher’s attempts to lift him.
Local police have confirmed they are reviewing the CCTV footage as they conduct a thorough inquiry. Investigators are interviewing school staff and witnesses to piece together the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined, pending the post-mortem report, though the family firmly attributes the tragedy to the alleged assault.
The boy’s father expressed frustration that the school did not inform him of the incident directly; he only learned about it through local workers connected to his family. He also denied claims that his son was unwell before attending school that day. The family is demanding strict action against both the teacher involved and the school administration.
Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh, called the boy’s death “heartbreaking” and personally met with the grieving parents. He assured them that legal measures will be taken against those responsible and pledged government support during this difficult time.
A formal complaint has been filed under Section 194 of the Indian Penal Code, which addresses harm caused by reckless or negligent actions. Authorities continue to investigate this deeply saddening case as the community awaits further updates.