Doda (Jammu and Kashmir): Students at a boy's hostel in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district were allegedly beaten up by their teacher for turning up late for class. A video of the said incident has gone viral on the internet which shows a teacher of the Gujjar Bakerwal Boys Hostel is seen trashing students of Class 6, 7, 8 and 10 at the hostel for being late for class by 10 minutes. Officials of Childline reached the hostel to investigate the matter.

J&K: Students were beaten up by a teacher allegedly for turning up 10 minutes late for classes at Gujjar&Bakerwal Hostel, Doda. Coordinator Child Line Dept says,"Teacher has confessed, he has been asked to appear before Child Welfare Committee or else strict action will be taken" pic.twitter.com/beGsN9IiQn

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Childline coordinator Minaskhi Raina said, "After the video went viral on social media, we went to investigate the matter with authorities of hostel and students. During the enquiry, the teacher confessed to the act. Further enquiry about this matter is going on and they have assured to take strict action against the teachers for the inhuman act."