Maharashtra: 100 sit ups for coming late to school; 13-year-old girl dies after severe punishment

Palghar, 16/11: In a shocking incident, a girl student, who was allegedly made to do 100 sit-ups as punishment for coming late to school in the Vasai tehsil of Palghar district, died last week sparking concern among the parents in the locality.

The deceased was identified as Anshika Gaud (13), a student of the Shree Hanumant Vidya Mandir High School, located at Sativali in the Vasai area. The incident took place on Friday, which incidentally was Children’s Day.