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A video showing a teacher caning a student inside a residential Vedic school in Ujjain has triggered an investigation by the Madhya Pradesh Police, with authorities registering a case under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice Act after the footage went viral, police said.
The 51-second clip, which surfaced on Saturday, appears to show a teacher repeatedly striking a child with a cane inside an office room while questioning him about allegedly sleeping on another student’s bed. The student is seen writhing in pain and crying out, while several adults present in the room do not intervene.
The institution follows a strict residential routine, with students required to adhere to a disciplined schedule that includes early morning rituals and structured daily activities under the supervision of wardens and teaching staff.
Police said the incident is suspected to have taken place on the night of March 15. According to officers, the student had gone to sleep before being called into the room, where he was caned.
The teacher seen in the video has been identified as a warden at the institute. Local police station in-charge Hemraj Yadav said the matter is under verification. “We have come across the video circulating on social media. We are verifying the facts and collecting information about the teacher and the student involved. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings,” he told The Indian Express.
An FIR has been registered against the accused under BNS sections 115 and 296 as well as section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act, which deals with cruelty against children.
Police officers indicated that statements from staff and students will be recorded, and the video will be examined as part of the investigation.
The institute has not yet responded to the allegations.
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