Police in Tirunelveli have booked a school headmaster over allegations that he beat a Class 10 student with a scale. The case has drawn attention after the boy was taken to hospital and treated for contusions.
According to the brief details available, the incident involves a Class X student who was allegedly assaulted inside the school. Authorities are now examining the complaint and the circumstances that led to the case being registered against the headmaster.
The reported injuries were serious enough for the student to require hospitalization. That detail has added to concern around student safety and the handling of discipline in educational institutions.
An investigation is under way, and police are expected to look into the sequence of events and any evidence related to the allegation. Further action in the Tirunelveli school assault case will depend on the outcome of the probe.
