10-yr-old punished at school for not carrying book, falls sick and dies; CM orders action

A 10-year-old girl from East Delhi passed away allegedly after being punished at her school for not carrying a book and subsequently falling ill, according to police. Although no formal case has been filed yet, the police are currently looking into the family's claims. The Chief Minister's Office announced on Monday that the government is taking a firm stance against any incidents involving the safety and alleged mistreatment of young children.

CM Rekha Gupta instructed officials to take immediate action in matters related to child safety, emphasizing that any compromise would not be accepted.

The child, who had a history of epilepsy, tragically died on August 27 and was cremated on the same day. Police sources revealed that the girl had previously called her relative on Monday morning, stating that she had been "scolded" and "beaten" at school prior to her illness. A preliminary investigation found that on July 22, the girl had attended school despite being unwell, but was allegedly scolded for forgetting her book.

She was made to stand and then fell ill. Her family told media persons that she suffered from distress and depression due to the teachers' behavior.

On Monday, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood confirmed that the teacher involved has been transferred pending the inquiry. "An inquiry is currently underway into the tragic death of the student at the school... Pending the completion of the inquiry, the concerned teacher has been transferred with immediate effect to ensure that the investigation is conducted fairly and without any interference," the minister stated.

Sood also assured that the government is handling the matter with utmost seriousness and sensitivity. If the inquiry finds any negligence, dereliction of duty, or irregularities, strict and decisive action will be taken against those responsible, as required by law.