Mumbai teacher accused of beating student with cane
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A woman teacher in Mumbai is facing charges for hitting an 11-year-old student with a cane. The incident occurred on March 21 in a Chembur school, where the teacher reportedly struck the class 5 girl multiple times for talking. According to the girl's father, the student was not misbehaving but was simply looking behind her. The teacher claimed the student was talking during class, which led to the punishment. The police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the teacher. They are investigating the matter under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice Act. Further developments in the case are expected as the inquiry continues.