Guwahati: A 12-year-old boy, Mousham Raj Mahanta, in Assam died allegedly after being beaten by his teachers for failing to do his homework. The two accused teachers have been absconding.
Mousham's death has shocked the town of Mirza in Assam. He was allegedly beaten by his computer teacher and the vice principal on May 25 for not doing his homework. His family says he sustained injuries which later got infected and killed him.
"He was beaten up for not doing his computer homework. Even the vice principal beat him. He died after the infection aggravated yesterday (Tuesday)," alleged his father Achyut Mahanta
Doctors at the hospital where he was treated say Mousham's legs bore severe bruises. They have been unable to determine if he had any prexisting medical condition which compounded his injuries. The two accused teachers went missing after angry locals gathered at the school on hearing the news.
Police had to be called in to guard the school building. The school principal has been detained.
"The accused teachers are missing. Principal has been detained for questioning but he is not an accused," said Mirza Police Station Inspector GK Kalita.
The school administration though is blaming Mousham, saying he was highly irregular in classes.
Assam has banned corporal punishment in schools and the accused teachers can be prosecuted on criminal charges. But even if they are found guilty, it is little consolation for Mousham's parents who have lost their young son.
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