After 6-yr-old's alleged rape, questions on Bangalore school's role

July 19, 2014 10:49

July 2 was an average day at school for this first grade student in Bangalore, until 11:30 am, when she was allegedly 'punished' for misbehaving.

Reports suggest the six-year-old at the elite Vibgyor High School was asked to leave the class and stay in an empty room used for storing gym equipment. The child reportedly told her mother that was when she was assaulted.She was allegedly raped by two gym instructors.

She reportedly returned to class 25 minutes later, looking uncomfortable. Hours later she complained of severe stomach pain.

Her mother would find out only seven days later.When a private nursing home hinted that the child could have been sexually assaulted, the parents went to the police.

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