Child rights panel talks to children assaulted by teacher in Kerala
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched an inquiry into an incident where a physical education teacher allegedly assaulted students. The commission visited the school to interview the affected children and emphasized the need for protecting student rights.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining child safety standards and professional conduct within educational institutions.
Members of the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights conducted an inquiry into the alleged assault on students by a physical education teacher at Government Higher Secondary School, Kanjikode, in Palakkad, Kerala.
Commission members B. Mohankumar, F. Wilson and K.K. Shaju visited the school on Thursday (July 23, 2026) and interacted with the affected students as part of the inquiry.
They said the incident involving the punishment of Class VI students had caused mental and physical distress to them and that the teacher had failed in handling the matter.
The commission directed the teachers to ensure protection of children’s rights while providing quality education.
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