The deceased boy has been identified as Pranay Teja who fell unconscious in the classroom and was rushed to King George Hospital (KGH), where the medical practitioners declared him to be dead. A shocking tragedy occurred on Thursday at Little Garden School, One Town in Visakhapatnam, when a six-year-old student succumbed to death following an alleged beating by a teacher over his incomplete homework.
CCTV footage reveals attack; family demands justice
The father of the victim revealed that the child was perfectly healthy at home and had gone to the school for the examinations. No health problems before going to school : The family categorically denied any pre-existing health problems with the boy and confirmed that the child had neither fever nor any other health problems before going to the school. Family members complained that school authorities did not immediately communicate with them, and only local cooks informed the family of the situation several hours later.
Government orders high-level investigation and teacher sensitisation
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department termed the incident as very tragic and immediately ordered an inquiry into the administration of the school. (Disclaimer: The allegations presented in this report are based on statements by the victim’s family and preliminary official findings; a formal government-appointed committee is currently investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of death and establish legal accountability.)
