Teacher in Kozhikode Charged After Caning 10-Year-Old Student

The Incident

Thamarassery police have registered a case against an Arabic teacher named Mubashir for allegedly caning a 10-year-old Class 5 student at a school near Engappuzha in Kozhikode district. The complaint states the incident happened on November 6, 2026, after a student dispute over using the school playground. The teacher took the girl outside the classroom and beat her with a cane in front of other students because he believed she made a remark against him during the argument.

Impact on the Student

The young student suffered severe physical pain and urinated in her clothes due to the assault. Her father stated that she has faced heavy mental distress ever since and stopped going to classes because of humiliation, even though she went through counseling.

Allegations and Investigation

The girl's father accused the school management of trying to protect the teacher and claimed the police delayed taking strict action like arresting the accused. He stated that the politically influential teacher tried to settle the issue out of court by offering money. The father has filed a formal complaint with the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and police report that an active investigation is under way.

Context

Corporal punishment in schools is strictly banned under Indian law, and such complaints are typically handled through child rights bodies and criminal investigations. Cases involving alleged protection or delays by local management often highlight the challenges families face when seeking accountability within school systems.