Visakhapatnam UKG student dies after teacher slaps him for incomplete homework

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1. Thu, 20 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Times of India18:53first to report
     Visakhapatnam UKG student dies after teacher slaps him for incomplete homework

     A five-year-old UKG student died after an alleged teacher slap at a Visakhapatnam private school. The boy's parents allege the teacher assaulted him for incomplete homework, leading to his death. CCTV footage reportedly shows the teacher slapping the child after he showed an empty slate. The school informed the parents much later, sparking protests and an official investigation.

   • rediff.com19:21edited after publishing
     Slapped by teacher for not doing homework, KG boy dies in Vizag

     previously'Assaulted' by teacher, UKG boy collapses at school in Vizag, dies

     A six-year-old UKG student tragically died at a private school in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher inside the classroom, an incident captured on CCTV footage.

   • rediff.com19:21removed by the outlet
     'Assaulted' by teacher, UKG boy collapses at school in Vizag, dies

     A UKG student in Visakhapatnam tragically died after allegedly collapsing at school. While officials initially reported the boy became unconscious, the District Education Officer has alleged that the student died following a physical assault by a teacher, prompting an investigation and promises of strict action against those responsible.

2. Fri, 21 August 2026

   4 reports
   • indiatimes.com03:36
     Nara Lokesh vows justice after six-year-old allegedly dies following teacher assault

     Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh expressed deep grief over a six-year-old student's death. The minister promised full administrative support to ensure justice for the grieving family. A UKG student allegedly died after being beaten by a teacher at a private school. Officials confirmed the boy collapsed at school and was declared brought dead at the hospital. Strict action will be taken against the teacher and the school management.

   • oneindia.com04:29edited after publishing
     6-Year-Old Dies At Vizag School: Chinmayi Slams As CCTV Shows Teacher Slapping Boy

     previously6-Year-Old Dies At Vizag School: CCTV Shows Teacher Slapping Boy Before He Collapses

     A six-year-old LKG student died under suspicious circumstances at a private school in Vizag after his parents alleged that a teacher assaulted him over incomplete homework. CCTV footage reportedly shows the boy collapsing after being slapped.

   • gulte.com13:23
     Lokesh Orders Strict Action Over LKG Student’s Death

     Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, Nara Lokesh has a very close bonding with the younger population, and th

   • Al Jazeera English23:34
     Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher

     Andhra Pradesh's regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.

3. Tue, 25 August 2026

   1 report
   • gulte.com16:00
     UKG Student Pranay Tej’s Death: Teacher Arrested

     In a heart-rending tragic incident, a six-year-old UKG student Tammana Pranay Tej died in Visakhapat

4. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • Al Jazeera English13:22
     A teacher’s slap, student’s death revive India’s corporal punishment debate

     Teja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?

5. Sat, 29 August 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India11:08
     ‘Casteist slur, humiliation’: TN teacher booked after dalit teen dies by suicide

     A tragic incident has unfolded as a teacher faces abetment charges following the suicide of a Dalit student. Reports suggest that the girl endured humiliation and was subjected to a casteist slur by the headmistress. In response, relatives have taken to the streets, demanding stricter action against the school official. The police are now investigating further, having amended the case to include these serious allegations.

6. Mon, 31 August 2026

   1 report
   • rediff.com10:17
     10-year-old made to stand in sun for not bringing book to school, dies

     A 10-year-old girl student in an East Delhi government school died last week, with her family alleging she was punished by being made to stand in the sun for not bringing a book. The incident at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya on August 27 led to protests and an ongoing police investigation.

7. Wed, 2 September 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India03:19
     Faridabad student dies by suicide, parents allege teacher scolded her over ‘biryani’

     A Class 11 student died after jumping from her school's third floor. Her father alleged a teacher punished her for four hours, causing humiliation. The principal denied the prolonged punishment, stating she sought washroom permission before jumping. The deceased student's parents also mentioned a teacher scolded her for eating biryani. Police have not yet received a formal complaint from the family.