What Happened: A Karachi madrassah teacher severely beat a seven-year-old orphan for not memorizing lessons, prompting police action after the video went viral.
What you need to know: In Karachi’s Korangi area, a seven-year-old orphan named Maaz was severely beaten by a madrassah teacher at a local madressah for not memorizing his lessons, according to Korangi SSP Tauheed Rehman Memon. The teacher used a thorny stick, causing multiple injuries, especially on the child’s hands and arms. Following the incident, the teacher fled and is currently missing.
More: The situation came to light after a video of the injured child went viral on social media. In the video, Maaz can be seen lying shirtless on a bed, recounting the ordeal while his injuries are visible. The SSP immediately took notice of the video and has initiated efforts to locate the suspect.
Also: The incident has sparked outrage, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding punishment in educational institutions. Authorities are investigating to ensure justice is served and to prevent similar incidents in the future