LAHORE:Racecourse Police on Wednesday arrested a teacher and an academy owner for allegedly torturing a student and breaking his arm at a private tuition academy.
According to a spokesperson, the accused were identified as teacher Talha and academy owner Muhammad Usman,against whom a case was registered.
The victim,Muhammad Wasam(10),a fifth-grade student,had gone to the academy for tuition at around 6 pm on Monday when the teacher allegedly assaulted him with a wooden stick,resulting in a fracture to his arm.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations,Faisal Kamran said violence in the name of education would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
He said ensuring children’s safety and providing them with a respectful environment in educational institutions were essential.
Teachers were responsible for guiding and educating children,not subjecting them to physical abuse,he added.