Lahore teacher allegedly beats student to death over failure to complete assignment
Lahore teacher Kamran kicked Hunain, 16, in back and stomach, causing him to lose consciousness and succumbing to injuries...
LAHORE: A teacher at a private school in the city's Gulshan-e-Ravi area allegedly beat one of his students to death over failure to complete an assignment, the deceased's family claimed on Thursday.
According to the16-year-old'spaternal uncle,Hunain — son of Bilal and a resident of Lahore's Gulshan-e-Ravi neighbourhood — studied in Grade 10 where his teacher, Kamran, beat him for not completing his assignment before coming to class.
Late Hunain's uncle further alleged that Kamran, the teacher, kicked the teen in the back and stomach due to which he lost consciousness but was not immediately shifted to the hospital. Later, however, Hunain succumbed to his injuries after he reached the hospital.
The family, mourning the tragedy at home, demanded justice for their deceased son.
Police said they have arrested the teacher and started an investigation after sending the body for a post-mortem examination.
On the other hand, Punjab Minister for School Education Murad Raas took notice of the incident and directed the chief executive officer (CEO) for school education in Lahore, Tariq Raffiq, to submit a report.
Raas said they would offer complete justice to the family.