In Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district, a seven-year-old Muslim boy was allegedly subjected to brutal physical assault by two teachers at a government primary school in Jhabrera village. The assault, reportedly triggered by the child’s two-day absence from school.
Child was assaulted by two teachers in the classroom
According to a police report, the child was assaulted by two teachers—Rakesh Saini and Ravindra—inside the classroom shortly after he returned from a short absence. The complaint, filed by the boy’s father, alleges that one teacher held the child down while the other repeatedly beat him with a stick.
According to the Indian Express, Jhabrera Station House Officer Ajay Shah said that victim’s father alleged that one of the teachers ‘threw the child to the ground, pressed his face with a shoe, and held his hands’ while the other ‘beat him with a stick’.
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The child reportedly sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured hand and trauma to his back and hips. Photographs of the boy, shared by the family, show red scars on his body, highlighting the severity of the attack.
Principal accused of inaction
The child’s father initially approached the school principal to report the incident, but claims his concerns were dismissed. Instead of receiving support, he alleges he was met with threats from the accused teachers.
“When I went to the school, both teachers threatened me, saying: ‘Go away, otherwise we will kill you,” the father stated in his complaint, as reported
Following the alleged inaction by the school authorities, the father took the matter to Jhabrera police station, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) on September 11, 2025.
Legal action and investigation
Police confirmed that the FIR has been filed under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, for cruelty to a child. The case also includes charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Section 115(2) for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 351(2) for criminal intimidation.
“Further investigation and due legal proceedings are underway,” officials at Jhabrera police station said.
The child is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital for his injuries. His family says he remains in shock from the incident.
Complaint filed with Minority Commission and NHRC
Mohammad Saddam Mujeeb, former advisor at the Delhi Minorities Commission, has filed complaints with the National Commission for Minorities, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
“This is a clear violation of child rights and it needs to be investigated. Student safety is at stake,” said Mujeeb, Maktoob Media reported.
He added, “This can happen with any student in the state. It should not be repeated; hence, accountability must be ensured.”
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