Pune, Oct 29 (PTI) A 10-year-old boy was allegedlybeaten up by his school teacher after he failed to bring hisUID (Unique Identification) number, the police said today.
The incident took place in Morya Shikshan SansthaHighschool in Chinchwad area a few weeks ago.
Police registered the case today, weeks after the boywas allegedly hit on the back of his knees by his teacher.
The boy had to undergo surgery and was recuperating inthe hospital, a police official said.
Police has booked the teacher identified only asKharat under relevant sections of the IPC and Juvenile JusticeAct.
"The boy was beaten up by Kharat in the month ofSeptember after he failed to bring UID Adhaar Card number,"the Chinchwad police station official said.
The boy suffered an infection due to an internalinjury on back of his knees and later underwent surgery.
"His parents then approached the police station andlodged a complaint. Since school is closed, we areinvestigating for what reason the pupil was asked to furnishthe Adhaar number," he said. PTI SPKNSK.
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