Physical Education teacher booked for allegedly assaulting Class 8 student in Kerala

A physical education teacher in Kerala has been booked for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old student with a stick and attempting to choke him. The student's family claims the teacher singled out the boy for punishment, resulting in serious injuries.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding child safety in schools and the enforcement of juvenile justice laws.
The Payyanur police have registered a case against a physical education teacher of SABTM High School, Thayineri, for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old Class 8 student of the school in Kannur, Kerala. The teacher, identified as Raghu, has been booked in connection with the alleged incident on June 22.
The report presents the police case and the family's allegations neutrally without editorializing.
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