Six-year-old dies after being slapped by teacher in India

A six‑year‑old student died after collapsing at a private school in the Indian city of Bhopal on Tuesday, authorities said. Police reports indicate the child was slapped by his classroom teacher during a disciplinary episode and subsequently fell unconscious, prompting an emergency medical response that could not revive him.

The incident has triggered an investigation by local law enforcement and the state education department, which have detained the teacher for questioning and ordered a forensic examination of the school premises. Officials have emphasized that corporal punishment is prohibited under the Right to Education Act and the Indian Penal Code, and they have pledged to review safety protocols at the institution. The school’s administration has expressed condolences to the family and announced a suspension of classes pending the outcome of the inquiry.