A teacher at a coaching centre allegedly assaulted a Class 8 student so severely that he needed medical treatment in Khallikote town.

The student was watching a Ramayana play at a local puja mandap when the teacher forcibly took him to the coaching centre. There, he assaulted the boy, causing visible bleeding.

Locals admitted the injured student to Khallikote Group Health Centre for primary treatment. The incident triggered strong reactions from parents and residents.

The student’s guardian, Simanchal Behera, condemned the act. He stated that teachers should offer moral guidance, not physical punishment.

The teacher later apologized to the student’s family. The matter was resolved without police intervention, but concerns remain.

Khallikote town hosts over 50 coaching centres. Allegat

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