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Student beaten up for not answering question in Rohtak
A Class 7 student has been allegedly beaten up by his teacher for not answering a question at Sammain village of Meham town in Rohtak on Thursday.
A Class 7 student has been allegedly beaten up by his teacher for not answering a question at Sammain village of Meham town in Rohtak on Thursday.
The victim has been identified as Ashish, a resident of Sammaain village. Pawan, father of the victim, lodged a complaint with Meham police station.
According to the complaint, Sanskrit teacher Vajir Singh had beaten his son mercilessly when he failed to give answer to a question put to him in the class.
Victim's father said: "My son received internal injuries and was admitted to the hospital".
Meham station house officer, Ram Kishan said: "We have received a complaint in this regard, but the issue has been resolved amicably by both the parties".
District education elementary officer, Krishna Dalal said: "Corporal punishment of any kind is completely banned in schools and education department will conduct an inquiry into the said incident and appropriate action will be taken "
