KASARGOD: A teacher brutally caned a five-year-old on his back reportedly because he took his time in pulling out the textbook from his bag. Moideen, a class I student of Aided Lower Primary School at Attagoli in Manjeshwaram sub-district, had to be admitted in hospital, said official.
Manjeshwaram assistant education officer Dineshan visited the school after learning of the incident. He said there would be action against the teacher, and that he would submit a report soon. The management, meanwhile, "adviced" her to go on leave for one month.
Moideen's father Siddik, a resident of Bayikkatta in Paivalige panchayat, said the boy kept to himself on reaching home on Thursday. "His mother found that unsual as he always rushed out to play with his friends after reaching home," he said. When she enquired, the boy said he was caned in the classroom.
When she lifted his shirt, she found four dark brown scars on his back, Siddik said. "She was concerned about it," he said.The family took the child to hospital, and the Parents Teachers Association and residents got in touch with the management, seeking action against the erring teacher. On Friday, when the teacher turned up at school, she was blocked by activists of MSF.