Principal, driver arrested for hanging boy upside down, slapping him

India Oct 02, 2025

A shocking incident at a Panipat private school saw a seven-year-old boy hung upside down and slapped by the driver on the principal's orders, all because he didn't finish his homework.
The driver filmed the punishment, and once the video hit social media, it quickly went viral.
The boy's family reported it to police, leading to both adults being arrested.

Both adults in custody; human rights commission demands report

Police say Principal Reena admitted to hurting students before, and more troubling videos were also recovered.
Both she and driver Ajay are now in custody for further questioning.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has demanded reports from officials, and counseling sessions have been ordered for affected students to help them cope.