Delhi: 10-yr-old dies after being made to stand in sun for not bringing book to school; teacher transferred

The Delhi government on Monday transferred a teacher pending an inquiry into the death of a 10-year-old girl student at a government school in East Vinod Nagar, with her family alleging that she was made to stand in the sun as punishment for not bringing a book to school.

Education Minister Ashish Sood said that the transfer had been ordered with immediate effect to ensure a fair and unhindered investigation into the incident.

“An inquiry is currently underway into the tragic death of a student at a school in East Vinod Nagar. Pending the completion of the inquiry, the concerned teacher has been transferred with immediate effect to ensure that the investigation is conducted fairly and without any interference,” Sood said.

The incident took place at the Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya on August 27, according to police sources.

The girl's family has alleged that she was made to stand in the sun by a teacher for not bringing a book to school.

According to the family, the school called the girl's mother, Anjali, after her health deteriorated. Anjali alleged that when she reached the school, she found her daughter standing in the sun and in poor health.

The girl was taken to a hospital, where she died during treatment, the sources said.

Following the incident, the girl’s family members and locals held a protest outside the school, demanding action against those responsible.

BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi also visited the spot and said an inquiry would be conducted and strict action would be taken against any school staff found guilty.

“The government is treating the matter with utmost seriousness and sensitivity. If the inquiry establishes any negligence, dereliction of duty, or irregularity at any level, strict and decisive action will be taken against those found responsible in accordance with the law,” Sood said.

Police said the allegations by the family are under investigation.