Karnataka madrasa teacher beats 10-yr-old for not studying, 6 booked

Raichur: A 10-year-old boy was allegedly subjected to brutal physical assault by a teacher at a madrasa in Kavital town of Sirwar taluk in Raichur district, triggering outrage and prompting police to register a case against six staff members.

The Class 3 student of Darul Huffaz Madrasa was beaten in the eyes, back and stomach with a cloth was stuffed into his mouth. The assault reportedly left his eyes swollen and caused multiple injuries.

The incident came to light when the boy’s father, Abdul Naheem, visited the madrasa on November 8. He had admitted his son to the institution two years ago, hoping to provide him with a good education. Alarmed by the child’s condition and injuries, he questioned the staff.

According to the complaint, teacher Abbas allegedly told the father that the boy was unable to study properly and that beating him more would make him learn better.

Following the complaint, Kavital police registered an FIR against six madrasa staff members, including Abbas and headmaster Hajam Mumuri. The injured child is undergoing treatment at the Lingasugur taluk hospital.

Abbas has reportedly gone absconding. Raichur Superintendent of Police Arunangshu Giri said two special teams had been formed to trace him.

The SP also said allegations that another student had earlier suffered a fractured leg following an assault at the same madrasa would be investigated. He warned teachers that physical punishment of children is a serious offence and advised them to inform parents if students face learning difficulties.

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