A nursery teacher at a private school in Varanasi has been accused of burning a five-year-old boy’s private parts with a heated knife after the child urinated in his pants. The incident reportedly occurred because the boy was denied permission to use the restroom. The child’s father, Kesari Jaiswal, a lawyer, filed a complaint with local police, leading to an FIR against the teacher, the school principal, and the management.
Details of the Incident
The boy, a nursery student at Sareen Soni Play School in Pandeypur, came home on July 24 complaining of pain in his private area. Upon examination, his mother noticed a blister. Jaiswal alleges that the teacher, Preeti Kushwaha, took the child to a separate room, heated a knife on a gas stove, and branded the boy’s private parts as punishment for urinating in his pants after being refused access to the washroom.
After discovering the injury, the boy’s parents approached the school principal and management on July 25 to report the incident. However, they claim no action was taken by the school authorities, prompting them to file a formal complaint with the Lalpur-Pandeypur police station.
Legal Action and Charges
The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the teacher, the principal, and the school management. The charges include voluntarily causing hurt and grievous hurt by dangerous means, as well as criminal intimidation, under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita:
- Section 115(2): Voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 118(1): Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- Section 351(2): Criminal intimidation
The case is currently under investigation as authorities seek to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Community Reaction and Wider Concerns
The case has drawn strong condemnation from political leaders and the public. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav described the incident as "extremely serious," warning that the trauma could have lasting effects on the child. He emphasized that teachers must treat children with compassion and humanity and called for swift and appropriate action against those responsible.
This incident has also raised broader concerns about child safety and discipline methods in schools. It highlights the urgent need for strict oversight and clear policies to protect young students from abuse and mistreatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What led to the teacher’s alleged actions?
A: The teacher reportedly punished the child after he urinated in his pants because he was denied permission to use the restroom.
Q: What legal charges have been filed?
A: The teacher, principal, and school management face charges including voluntarily causing hurt and grievous hurt by dangerous means, as well as criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Q: How have authorities responded?
A: Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the case. The child’s family has sought justice after the school failed to take action.
