Kozhikode teacher charged after caning 10-year-old Class 5 student

The complaint states that the child suffered severe physical pain and urinated in her clothes as a result of the assault. File (Image used for representational purpose only) The Thamarassery police have registered a case against a teacher on charges of assaulting a 10-year-old Class V student. The accused has been identified as Mubashir, an Arabic teacher at the school near Engappuzha in Kozhikode district.According to the complaint lodged by the girl’s father, the incident occurred on November 6, 2026, after an argument among students over the use of the school playground. The teacher allegedly took the girl outside the classroom and caned her in front of other students, accusing her of making a remark against him during the dispute.The complaint states that the child suffered severe physical pain and urinated in her clothes as a result of the assault. The girl’s father says she has been experiencing severe mental distress since the incident and has stopped attending classes out of humiliation, despite undergoing counseling.He further alleged that the school management was attempting to shield the teacher and that the police had delayed taking strict action, including arresting the accused. Claiming that the politically influential teacher had attempted to settle the matter out of court by offering financial assistance, the father stated that he had also filed a formal complaint with the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights seeking justice for his daughter. Police said an investigation into the incident was under way. Published - November 15, 2026 02:39 pm IST