Bengaluru Probe into Principal's Sun Punishment for Late Students

In Bengaluru's Yelahanka area, authorities have launched an investigation into a private school principal accused of punishing young students by forcing them to stand in the scorching sun for nearly two hours after one child arrived just two minutes late to class. The incident, which occurred on Friday at a school in Attur Layout, involved a Class 1 student and possibly others from lower grades, who were made to hold their books while standing outside during the midday heat.

Parents of the affected children quickly raised alarms upon learning of the punishment. They confronted the principal, demanding an explanation for the harsh treatment of the young pupils. According to the parents, the principal responded dismissively, stating that if standing in the sun was harmful, then physical training sessions, which involve outdoor activities, would also need to be discontinued. The exchange escalated tensions, with the parents accusing school staff of rude and arrogant behavior. In response, the principal lodged a complaint against the parents, alleging criminal intimidation.

The matter drew widespread attention after a video of the confrontation between the parents and the principal...