Navi Mumbai tutor booked for allegedly beating 13-year-old student

Injury marks visible on the minor’s hand and arm after the alleged beating. Pics/By Special arrangement

A private tutor in Navi Mumbai has been booked for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old Std VIII student after she failed to memorise the multiplication tables. The incident took place at a home-run tuition class in Ghotivali village, where the girl had been studying for nearly five years.

Police said the minor was allegedly struck repeatedly on her hand with a wooden roti-flipping stick during class. The child suffered swelling and visible red marks and later complained of severe pain. Her family took her for a medical examination, which confirmed soft-tissue injuries but ruled out any fracture.

The girl's mother approached the police after confronting the tutor, who allegedly defended the act as disciplinary action and claimed other students were punished similarly. The family subsequently filed a formal complaint, prompting police action.

The Rabale police have registered an offence and begun an investigation into the matter, also to determine whether similar instances of corporal punishment have taken place. Inspector Shyam Bansode, Rabale police, said, "We have registered an offence based on the complaint. The child has undergone a medical examination. We are recording statements of other students and verifying the facts. Further legal action will be taken as per the findings of the investigation."

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No. of years the girl attended the classes

Key details

. Accused: Private tutor
. Location: Ghotivali village, Navi Mumbai
. Victim: 13-year-old Std VIII student
. Reason for assault: Failure to memorise multiplication tables

What allegedly happened

. Student struck around 20 times
. Weapon used: Wooden roti-flipping stick
. Injuries: Swelling, red marks, severe pain
. X-ray ruled out fracture

Tutor's response

. She claimed punishment was for discipline
. Said that other students were also similarly punished

Police action

. FIR registered . Other students' statements are
being recorded

As per the law

. Corporal punishment in educational institutions is prohibited . Juvenile Justice Act provisions may be invoked if cruelty is proven