Bengaluru shocker: Class 1 student made to stand in sun for 2 hours as punishment

Bengaluru: Police have registered a case after a Class 1 student at a private school in Bengaluru was allegedly forced to stand under the scorching sun for nearly two hours as punishment for arriving late to class.

The incident reportedly took place at a school in Yelahanka Attur Layout. According to the child’s parents, the boy was punished for reaching class just two minutes late.

They alleged that the school authorities made the child stand outside in the sun for two hours. When the parents approached the school to question the incident, they claimed that the principal behaved rudely and showed an arrogant attitude.

The parents also accused members of the school staff of misbehaviour and demanded an explanation from the school administration.

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The issue gained attention after a video showing the principal being questioned about the incident surfaced on the social media platform X on Saturday.

Responding to the matter, the Bengaluru City Police said strict action has been initiated and emphasised that causing physical or mental suffering to children is a punishable offence.

“We have taken serious note of the incident reported under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, regarding the reported incident where a child was allegedly made to stand under the sun for two hours as punishment for being late. Subjecting children to physical or mental suffering is a punishable offence,” the police said in the post.

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Police said a case has been registered under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

Authorities also reminded the public that the law prohibits revealing the identity of any child involved in a case or investigation.

Police further urged people not to circulate videos or information that could disclose the identity of the child, and advised that such incidents should be reported directly to the police or child protection authorities.