Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 20: Karnataka police have arrested a madrasa in-charge in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting girl students over minor mistakes. The incident came to light after CCTV footage of the assault surfaced on social media.
The accused has been identified as Mohammad Hassan, who runs a madrasa in Thanisandra on the outskirts of Bengaluru. According to police, the assault took place in the presence of his sister, the principal of the madrasa, along with other staff members.
Following the incident, parents of the victims staged a protest, demanding strict action against Hassan. A case has been registered at the Kottanur police station.
The madrasa, which has been operational since 2012, has around 200 students.
The CCTV footage, lasting over two minutes, shows Hassan and four staff members inside his chamber while several girl students stand at the entrance.
Hassan is seen grabbing a girl by her hair and dragging her inside before thrashing her on the back. He is also seen twisting another girl’s fingers, pressing an object into her hand, and slapping her multiple times on the head and cheeks. The video further shows him kicking a girl after she collapses and stomping on another student’s toes while forcing her to join both legs.
The video has left parents in shock, raising serious concerns about the safety of students at the madrasa.
Police have taken Hassan into custody for questioning, and further investigation is underway.