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News18
02-08-2025
- News18
Chhattisgarh School Principal Tapes Mouth, Beats Nursery Kid Over 'Radhe Radhe' Greeting
Last Updated: A school principal in Chhattisgarh's Durg was arrested for allegedly assaulting a nursery student and taping her mouth after the child greeted her with 'Radhe Radhe'. In a shocking incident, a female school principal was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 3-and-half-year-old nursery student and sticking tape on her mouth as punishment after the child greeted her with ' Radhe Radhe ' in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, officials have said. The incident took place earlier this week on Wednesday at Mother Teresa English Medium School in Bagdumar village under Nandini police station limits when the victim greeted the principal, identified Ila Evan Colvin, with 'Radhe-Radhe", prompting an allegedly aggressive reaction, news agency PTI reported. The irked principal allegedly slapped the three-and-a-half-year-old girl, forcibly held her wrists, and stuck tape over her mouth. The victim child then narrated her ordeal to her parents after returning home in a distressed state. Her father, Praveen Yadav, immediately approached the Nandini Police Station to lodge a complaint, India Today reported. Colvin was arrested under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. 'The child studies in the nursery in the school. School principal Ila Evan Colvin was arrested under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 115(2) and 299 as well as section 75 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act for causing hurt, outraging religious feelings, cruelty to children, and other offences," a police official said as quoted by the news agency. (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: August 02, 2025, 21:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Time of India
'I said Radhe Radhe, but she shouted at me': Chhattisgarh school principal held for assaulting nursery student; taped her mouth, hit with stick
RAIPUR: The woman principal of a private English-medium school in Chhattisgarh's Durg district was arrested Thursday for allegedly meting out corporal punishment to a three-and-a-half-year-old nursery student earlier this week. The girl told police that she had greeted the principal, Ila Evan Colvin, saying "Radhe Radhe" but in response, the latter had allegedly shouted at her, stuck tape over her mouth, and repeatedly struck her palms with a stick. The assault occurred on July 30 at Bagdumar village in Nandini area. Outraged Bajrang Dal activists and villagers protested outside the police station, demanding stringent action against the accused and the school management. Based on a complaint filed by the child's father, cops arrested Colvin and booked her under BNS Sections 115(2) and 299 and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act, for inflicting physical and mental cruelty on a minor and hurting religious sentiments. She was remanded in judicial custody. CSP Harish Patil said further investigation was underway. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh school principal held for assaulting child over ‘Radhe Radhe' greeting
Raipur: A school principal was arrested in Chhattisgarh's Durg district for allegedly beating up a nursery student and sticking tape on her mouth as punishment for using 'Radhe Radhe' as a greeting on Thursday, police said. The child's father, a daily wage labourer, filed a complaint after his daughter returned home with bruises. (Representative photo) Ila Evan Colvin, principal of Mother Teresa English Medium School in Bagdumar village, allegedly slapped the three-and-a-half-year-old girl, forcibly held her wrists, and stuck tape over her mouth after she used the devotional greeting. The child's father, a daily wage labourer, filed a complaint after his daughter returned home with bruises. Also Read: Teacher arrested for obscene video call with minor student The First Information Report (FIR), a copy of which is seen by HT, said that the principal got angry over the child's greeting and subjected her to both physical assault and public humiliation. It further mentions that the child had injury marks on her cheek and scratches on her stomach. Also Read: Friend of teacher who raped elite school student arrested Colvin was arrested under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. 'The investigation in the case is going on,' a police officer said.
