Girl dies after teacher metes out punishment to students in Bengaluru school

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A primary schoolgirl collapsed and later died when a teacher allegedly punished all the students of the class at a private school here, police said.

According to the police, the incident occurred at the school in Gangammagudi in the city on Friday afternoon.

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"A girl collapsed at around 1.30 pm in her classroom, allegedly when teacher was punishing the students. She was rushed to hospital by teachers but was declared brought dead," a police officer said.

Later, the school authorities informed the parents about the incident and took the body to the girl's home.

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