FIR against Meerut teacher

In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a Class 7 student has lost his eyesight after being slapped by his yoga instructor, Daksh, leading to an FIR filed against both the instructor and the school principal, Rita Gupta. The student's mother, Indu Devi, stated that her son already suffered from a retinal condition, but the slap worsened his vision, resulting in five unsuccessful eye surgeries. Despite being aware of the incident last year, the principal allegedly took no action until the family sought legal recourse, prompting a court order for police intervention. The FIR cites multiple IPC sections, including causing grievous hurt and assault. The principal claimed the teacher merely 'tapped' the student during a scuffle, although such actions were deemed unacceptable, leading to the teacher's termination. This incident has raised broader concerns about the safety and accountability within the educational system in Uttar Pradesh.