In Jalore, Rajasthan, a teacher has been arrested for a shocking incident leading to the tragic death of a young student. The surroundings were left in disbelief at the teacher's cruelty, which resulted in the child's severe injury, ultimately leading to his demise. Despite medical efforts in Gujarat, the child's life could not be saved after 25 days of pursuit for medical help, with no support from the accused teacher.
The enraged teacher reacted violently simply because the child drank water from a pot in the school, which belonged to the teacher. The child was from a scheduled caste family, sparking nationwide outrage. Jalore SP has assigned CO to probe into the incident.
The incident occurred in Surana village, Sayla police station area of Jalore district. A complaint under the SC/ST Act and section 302 was filed against the teacher based on the family's report, and the accused has been arrested. The school operates privately. MP Hanuman Beniwal took to Twitter to criticize the government on this matter.
Source: aajtak
Teacher Chail Singh hails from Jhab Village in Chitalwana sub-tehsil, managing a private school in Surana village for the past 16 years. His parents are cancer patients, coming from an ordinary family.
Indra Kumar Attacked on July 20, Initially Taken to Udaipur
The family says that Saraswati Vidya Mandir School operates in Surana village, where their child, Indra Kumar (9 years old), was a third grader. Uncle Kishore Kumar Meghwal lodged a complaint at Sayla police station stating Indra Kumar went to school on July 20; thirsty from the heat, he used a glass to drink water from a pot exclusively assigned for teacher Chail Singh, who forbade anyone else from using it.
Teacher Enraged After Learning About the Incident
Indra Kumar's family claims the boy unknowingly drank the water, enraging teacher Chail Singh, who called him out, insulted him with casteist remarks, and then started beating him. The assault was so severe that it injured the boy's right ear and eye, leading him to tell his father about the ordeal at home.
Initially Thought Minor Injuries...
The family initially assumed the injuries were minor, acquiring medicine from a nearby store in Churana. Increasing pain led them to Udaipur, and eventually Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital, but on the evening of August 13 (Saturday), Indra Kumar sadly passed away during treatment.
We Couldn't Save Our Son...
Devraj Meghwal, Indra's father, explained that his son attended Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Surana. When he touched the water pot, teacher Chail Singh attacked him, bursting a nerve in his ear and wounding his face, leading to near-unconsciousness. The boy was initially taken to Jalore district hospital, referred to Udaipur, and finally Ahmedabad, but unfortunately couldn't be saved. Devraj's emotions welled up, unable to hold back tears as he recounted the events.
No Relief in Udaipur or Ahmedabad...
The father narrates his son's week-long hospital stay in Udaipur without visible improvement, prompting a move to Ahmedabad where recovery did not occur.
Police to Investigate Water Pot Touch Allegation
Meanwhile, the state education department commenced an inquiry. Rajasthan SC Commission chairman Khiladi Lal Bairwa took note, ordering the appointment of a case officer. Jalore SP Harshvardhan Agarwal stated the child was severely beaten; the family's reason cited was touching the drinking pot. Investigation is yet to be conducted.
Accused Arrested
Jalore SP informed that a case is filed against teacher Chail Singh under section 302 and the SC/ST Act, leading to his arrest. The education department directed an investigation by two officials to report to the block education officer.
(Inputs by Jaikishan and Naresh)
Source: aajtak
