Raichur madrasa teacher accused of gagging, beating Class 3 boy; FIR filed against 6
Synopsis
A Class 3 boy at a madrasa in Raichur's Kavitala allegedly had his mouth gagged and was beaten by his teacher, sustaining injuries to his eye, abdomen and shoulder. The abuse came to light only when his father visited — prompting an FIR against six people, including the institution's headmaster.
Key Takeaways
A teacher named Abbas at Darul Huppaz Madrasa , Kavitala , Raichur , is accused of gagging and assaulting a Class 3 student.
The boy reportedly sustained injuries to his eye, abdomen, and shoulder .
The abuse allegedly came to light on 8 November when the child's father visited and noticed his son's distress.
Kavitala police registered an FIR on 11 November against teacher Abbas, the headmaster, and four others — six accused in total.
The injured boy is receiving treatment at Lingasugur taluk hospital .
An investigation is under way; corporal punishment in schools is prohibited under India's Right to Education Act .
A teacher at Darul Huppaz Madrasa in Kavitala town, Sirwara taluk, Raichur district, has been accused of gagging and physically assaulting a Class 3 student allegedly as punishment for not studying properly. Kavitala police registered an FIR on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, against the accused teacher and five others, following a complaint filed by the boy's father.
What the Father Found
According to the complaint, the boy's parents had enrolled him at the madrasa for religious education approximately two years ago. His father visited the institution on 8 November and reportedly found the child visibly distressed. When questioned, the boy allegedly disclosed that teacher Abbas had been physically assaulting him over a period of time.
The child reportedly told his father that Abbas had gagged him and beaten him. The assault is alleged to have caused injuries to the boy's eye, abdomen, and shoulder. When the father confronted Abbas directly, the teacher allegedly responded in a dismissive and negligent manner, offering no satisfactory explanation.
FIR Registered, Six Named
The father subsequently approached Kavitala police station and lodged a formal complaint. Based on that complaint, police have registered an FIR against teacher Abbas, the madrasa's headmaster, and four others in connection with the alleged assault. An investigation is currently under way.
The injured boy has been admitted to Lingasugur taluk hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment, according to reports.
Concerns Over Child Safety in Educational Institutions
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of children in residential educational settings and the alleged practice of corporal punishment. India's Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of students, making any such conduct by a teacher a punishable offence. Critics argue that the lack of regular oversight mechanisms in some residential institutions leaves children particularly vulnerable.
This comes amid a broader national conversation about accountability in educational spaces — both mainstream schools and religious institutions — where complaints of corporal punishment have surfaced with troubling regularity. Notably, the fact that the child's condition was discovered only during a parental visit raises questions about monitoring and access at the facility.
What Happens Next
Police have initiated a formal investigation and are expected to record statements from the child, the accused, and other witnesses at the madrasa. The involvement of six named individuals — including the headmaster — suggests investigators are examining whether the alleged abuse was systemic or went unreported despite others being aware. Further details are expected as the probe progresses.
Point of View
And institutions rarely self-report. The inclusion of the headmaster and four others in the FIR signals that police believe the alleged misconduct may not have been an isolated act by one teacher. If that line of investigation holds, it raises a harder question about institutional complicity that goes well beyond one accused teacher named Abbas.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at Darul Huppaz Madrasa in Raichur?
A Class 3 student at Darul Huppaz Madrasa in Kavitala, Raichur district, was allegedly gagged and physically beaten by his teacher, Abbas, reportedly as punishment for not studying properly. The child sustained injuries to his eye, abdomen, and shoulder, according to the complaint filed by his father.
Who has been named in the FIR?
Kavitala police have registered an FIR against teacher Abbas, the madrasa's headmaster, and four others — six people in total. The case was registered on 11 November following a complaint by the boy's father.
How was the abuse discovered?
The abuse reportedly came to light on 8 November when the child's father visited him at the madrasa and noticed he appeared distressed. The boy then allegedly confided in his father that teacher Abbas had been assaulting him.
What is the current condition of the child?
The injured boy has been admitted to Lingasugur taluk hospital in Raichur district, where he is receiving medical treatment, according to reports.
Is corporal punishment in schools legal in India?
No. India's Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of students, making it a punishable offence for any teacher or school staff member to inflict such treatment on a child.
