Bhopal Principal Accused of Slapping 4th‑grader, Child Faces Hearing Trouble

✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh 🗓 11 Oct 2026, 01:36 PM 👁 10

A Bhopal school principal is alleged to have slapped a fourth‑grade pupil, causing injury and reported hearing issues, prompting police to examine CCTV footage and a medical report.

Police in Bhopal are probing a complaint that a school principal struck a fourth‑standard student with a slap, allegedly causing physical injury and difficulty in hearing, according to the child's father. The father said the impact left visible marks and the child now experiences trouble hearing, prompting him to lodge a formal complaint.

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) confirmed that investigators have secured the child's medical report and are reviewing CCTV footage from the school premises to verify the incident. The police have not yet released details of any disciplinary action against the principal.

The case highlights concerns over student safety and disciplinary practices in educational institutions. Authorities have urged schools to follow established protocols for handling student behavior and to ensure that any form of corporal punishment is strictly prohibited.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation proceeds and as more evidence, including the CCTV recordings, is examined.