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Crime
8‑year‑old boy lures 6‑year‑old girl into empty classroom, assaults her; police probe school supervision
✍️ TOI City
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:26 AM
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An eight‑year‑old boy coaxed a six‑year‑old girl into an empty classroom at a school and assaulted her, prompting a police investigation into the school's supervision.
Police officials said an eight‑year‑old boy persuaded a six‑year‑old girl to enter an unoccupied classroom at a local school, where he assaulted her. The incident went unnoticed by teachers and staff until the girl's parents reported her missing later that day.
Following the parents' complaint, the police registered a case and have filed a formal complaint against the school principal and the teacher on duty, questioning the adequacy of supervision in the premises. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing staff to determine how the breach of safety occurred.
Child psychologists and education experts have weighed in, urging early intervention programs to address aggressive behavior among children and emphasizing the need for psychological support for victims. The school has been directed to cooperate fully with the investigation and to review its safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Following the parents' complaint, the police registered a case and have filed a formal complaint against the school principal and the teacher on duty, questioning the adequacy of supervision in the premises. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing staff to determine how the breach of safety occurred.
Child psychologists and education experts have weighed in, urging early intervention programs to address aggressive behavior among children and emphasizing the need for psychological support for victims. The school has been directed to cooperate fully with the investigation and to review its safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.