# Student death following alleged teacher assault in Visakhpat > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-death-following-alleged-teacher-assault-in-visakhpat > Updated: 2026-08-22T03:15:27.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2. A six-year-old student, Pranay Teja, died at Little Garden School in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, following an alleged physical assault by a teacher. CCTV footage reportedly shows the teacher reprimanding the child for incomplete homework, pulling his uniform, and slapping him, after which the boy collapsed in the classroom. Teja was rushed to King George Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. While initial assessments suggest the death may have been caused by a heart attack or shock resulting from the incident, the exact medical cause is pending a formal autopsy. In response to the incident, the Andhra Pradesh Education Minister, Nara Lokesh, condemned the use of corporal punishment and promised strict legal action. The state government has appointed a three-member investigation committee, including the District Education Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer, to conduct a thorough inquiry. Local police have registered a case, and relatives of the child have held protests demanding accountability from the school administration and the teacher involved. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Chennai mandates waste segregation as student death reported in Visakhapatnam Chennai mandates waste segregation starting September 1; a six-year-old student dies in Visakhapatnam following an alleged teacher assault; and Singapore announces new childcare leave and fee reductions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/visakhapatnam-6-year-old-boy-dies-after-teachers-punishment ### 2026-08-20: Visakhapatnam schoolboy dies after alleged teacher assault A six-year-old student, Pranay Teja, died in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher at Little Garden School. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/visakhapatnam-schoolboy-dies-following-alleged-teacher-assault --- Cite as: Student death following alleged teacher assault in Visakhpat. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/student-death-following-alleged-teacher-assault-in-visakhpat