An FIR has been lodged against a Block Education Officer (BEO), a headmaster, and two teachers following an incident where a Class 1 student lost parts of two fingers at a government school in Guluru village, Tumakuru taluk, Karnataka. The child’s parents raised concerns about negligence and delayed notification, leading to the police case. The student, Chinmayi Devi, suffered the injury while waiting for lunch on February 9 at the Government School in Guluru, where her fingers were severed by a classroom door.
Police revealed that the missing finger parts triggered a search, with one finger tip severed and the other significantly damaged. The incident, which occurred on February 9, was only reported later. Tumakuru Superintendent of Police Ashok K.V. confirmed the registration of a case against the four officials for alleged negligence and failure to prevent the mishap, promising further action after a thorough investigation.
The child’s parents accused the teachers of not arranging immediate medical care and delaying the information about the incident. They also criticized the school for not promptly conveying the severity of the injury. In response, BEO Hanumantappa clarified that the student was promptly taken to a private hospital for treatment, expressing his follow-up actions against the staff involved. Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa has demanded a report on the incident and vowed strict action if negligence is proven, emphasizing the need for immediate parental notification in such cases.
The injured student is reportedly in stable condition but still in pain. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and villagers, who are demanding accountability and severe consequences for those responsible.
