4-year-old boy dies under suspicious circumstances in Prayagraj, assault by teachers suspected

Prayagraj: A four-year-old boy allegedly died under suspicious circumstances at a school here on Friday, with police suspecting that he was beaten by two teachers of the institution.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Yamuna Nagar), Vivek Chandra Yadav said the school administration informed the child's family that the boy had fallen unconscious.

He was taken to a hospital by the school staff and his family members, Yadav said.

According to officials, the child was referred to another hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The body was then sent to SRN Hospital for post-mortem following the family's consent.

His family lodged a complaint alleging that two teachers at the school physically assaulted the child. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered at the Naini police station, the officer added.

The DCP further said that although the family has not alleged any sexual assault in their complaint, the postmortem report includes an injury that suggests the possibility of sexual abuse that cannot be ruled out.

"Police are investigating the case from all angles," he said.

The school's CCTV footage is being examined. The postmortem revealed injuries near the boy's eye, on his tongue, and one near his private parts, Yadav said.

"We will be able to make a clear statement only after the investigation is complete," the officer added.