Outrage Over Child Punished in Scorching Sun: School Under Fire

A shocking incident has surfaced in Bengaluru, where a class one student was reportedly made to stand under the harsh sun for two hours as a punishment for arriving two minutes late to school. This incident occurred at a private school in Yelahanka Attur Layout.

The child's parents have expressed outrage, accusing the school authorities of 'misbehaviour' and demanding an explanation. When questioned, the school principal allegedly responded in an arrogant manner, further escalating tensions.

A video exposing the incident brought it to public attention on social media platform 'X'. The Bengaluru City Police have responded, emphasizing that subjecting children to such treatment is a punishable offence under the Juvenile Justice Act. Authorities have also urged that no identifying information about the child be shared.