Two Madrasa Teachers Arrested in Uttar Pradesh for Child Assault

Arrest of Madrasa Teachers Following Assault Video

Authorities in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, announced the arrest of two madrasa teachers on Saturday for their involvement in the alleged beating of a child.

The incident reportedly occurred six months ago, but a video depicting the assault gained significant attention on social media on Friday. Following this, a local resident lodged a police complaint, prompting the filing of a first information report.

The complainant indicated that the video appeared to be filmed at a madrasa located near his residence. The footage showed one teacher striking a child with a stick while another restrained him.

The arrested individuals have been named as Junaid and Shoaib.

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➡️कस्बा गंगोह जनपद सहारनपुर का सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमे एक मदरसे के छात्र की 02 व्यक्ति पिटाई करते दिखाई दे रहे है जिसमे थाना गंगोह पर तत्काल संज्ञान लेकर अभियोग पंजीकृत किया गया है तथा पुलिस द्वारा त्वरित… pic.twitter.com/RIEwVMcAjv

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The two educators face charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing bodily harm and for assault, as well as violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Right to Education Act.

During their interrogation, the teachers claimed they disciplined the boy for frequently leaving the madrasa and returning later. They also alleged that the video was recorded by another teacher who shared it after departing from the institution.