A disturbing incident at a government school in Haryana’s Panchkula has sparked concerns regarding child safety and school supervision after a six-year-old girl was found critically injured inside a classroom on October 28. The incident, which reportedly occurred between 3 pm and 4 pm, involved an eight-year-old boy who allegedly lured the younger student into a vacant room under false pretenses.
According to the girl's uncle, the young child was tricked when the boy informed her that her father had arrived to pick her up. Following this deception, the girl was led to a classroom where the assault allegedly took place. Family members later stated that the boy had approached the girl's father after she went missing, leading him directly to the room where the child was found unconscious and covered in blood.
The details of the attack emerged following the circulation of a video on social media on Saturday, which purportedly shows the assault. The footage appears to depict the boy pulling the girl’s hair and repeatedly banging her head against a desk. According to allegations from the victim's family, the boy continued the assault by kicking the child and using an object resembling a brick to inflict further harm. The family also alleged that the boy used an aluminium dustbin during the attack and returned to the classroom half an hour later to assault her a second time.
In the wake of the incident, the Haryana Education Department has taken administrative action. Two Junior Basic Training (JBT) teachers have been suspended with immediate effect. Furthermore, an FIR has been registered against the school management for alleged negligence regarding the safety and supervision of students on campus. Preliminary findings by the police indicate significant lapses in security arrangements at the school located in Sector 20.
The incident has drawn attention from child rights authorities, who have sought a comprehensive report into the matter. While the video has circulated widely, it is important to note that its authenticity has not been independently verified. The investigation is currently ongoing, with authorities focusing on the school’s failure to prevent the unsupervised interaction that led to the severe injuries sustained by the six-year-old.
As the community grapples with the fallout of this event, the focus has shifted to the accountability of school staff. The suspension of the teachers marks the first step in the departmental inquiry into how such an assault could occur within the school premises during operational hours. Further assessments regarding the circumstances of the incident and the oversight of the children involved are expected to continue as police gather more evidence.
The case highlights critical questions regarding school safety protocols and the responsibility of educational institutions to maintain a secure environment for all students. As the investigation progresses, the family of the victim and local observers are awaiting further updates on both the condition of the injured child and the legal actions being taken against the school administration.
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