A six-year-old boy named Pranay Teja died after being slapped by his female teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, on August 20, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The boy collapsed and lost consciousness shortly after the slap and died before arriving at the hospital [1, 2, 3].
The incident was recorded on the school's CCTV camera, which shows the teacher slapping the boy after he failed to complete his homework [1, 3]. Police have launched a criminal investigation into the case and sent the boy's body for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death [1, 3].
Family members and others allege that this was not the first instance of corporal punishment at the school and have demanded strict punishment for those responsible [1, 3]. The local education department expressed regret over the incident and vowed zero tolerance for violence in schools [3]. Authorities have formed a committee to investigate the matter further [3].
The incident has raised serious concerns over corporal punishment practices in private schools in the region. The investigation is ongoing, with the authorities reviewing the CCTV footage and collecting witness statements. [1, 3]
