Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – A six-year-old Upper Kindergarten (UKG) student, Tammana Pranay Tej, died on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after his teacher allegedly slapped him for not completing homework at a private school. The incident took place at Little Garden School in the city's One Town area. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
Police Investigate School Incident
Authorities launched an investigation after the child, Pranay Tej, collapsed inside his classroom around 11 AM. His parents, Tammana Krishna Prasad and Sai Lakshmi, allege that a teacher slapped their son. CCTV footage from the classroom reportedly shows the teacher checking students' homework. When Pranay Tej presented an empty slate, the teacher allegedly pulled him closer, unbuttoned his shirt, and slapped him. Theboy then reportedly became still for moments before collapsing onto the teacher.[deccanchronicle+9]
School staff initially moved Pranay Tej to a private hospital. Doctors there advised taking him to King George Hospital (KGH), where medical personnel declared him dead. Police registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which relates to suspicious death. Theteacher involved has not yet been arrested. Police are examining the available CCTV footage and gathering statements from those present at the school.[deccanchronicle+10]
Family Alleges Delayed Notification
Pranay Tej's family has expressed profound grief and anger, staging protests outside KGH and the school, demanding strict action against both the teacher and the school administration. Hismother, Sai Lakshmi, stated that her son was reluctant to attend school that morning because he had not finished his homework. Thefamily also claimed they had been on a pilgrimage and returned only recently, which was why Pranay Tej had incomplete homework.[deccanchronicle+7]
The family further alleged that the school did not inform them about the incident promptly. They stated the school management only notified them around 1 PM, despite the incident occurring around 11 AM. "Without informing us, they directly took my son to the hospital, where he was declared dead," Pranay Tej's mother told reporters. Thefamily insists Pranay Tej had no known health issues before the incident.[outlookindia+9]
Officials Promise Action
Visakhapatnam Revenue Divisional Officer Sadhu Dileep Chakravarthy noted that the teacher alerted other staff members, who attempted CPR before taking the child to a hospital. He also mentioned that doctors declared the boy dead on arrival and that the child appeared to have suffered a cardiac arrest after becoming panicked. However, the exact cause of death remains undetermined, pending the official post-mortem examination report.[outlookindia+2]
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh expressed his condolences, calling the incident "heartbreaking." He assured the grieving family of government support and promised legal action against those responsible, including the school management. District Education Officer Prem Kumar also visited the school and submitted a preliminary report to the government, indicating further action would follow.[wionews+15]
The tragic death of the young student has sparked public outrage over corporal punishment in schools. Authorities continue their investigation to determine the full sequence of events and the precise cause of Pranay Tej's death.[thestatesman+4]
