Three teachers in Thiruvananthapuram accused of assault

Police in Thiruvananthapuram have served notices to three teachers from a local school after they were accused of abusing a 14-year-old student. The incident involved dragging, beating, and other forms of mistreatment. These notices were issued following an inquiry by the education department that found the teachers guilty. The inquiry revealed that the student suffered mental trauma from the harassment and was unable to attend his exams. Despite the findings, the teachers did not make efforts to resolve the situation. Consequently, the education department has suspended the teachers and transferred the principal and headmaster to different schools. Police explained that because the charges against the teachers are classified as less serious, they cannot be arrested at this time. However, they will record the teachers' statements as part of their ongoing investigation. The case has been registered under several sections of the law, including those related to causing hurt and criminal intimidation. The issues began in October 2024 when the student was mistakenly punished for distributing chips in class. After complaining to the principal, the situation escalated, aggravating the teachers involved.