AP minister Nara Lokesh vows strict action after 6-year-old student dies from teacher’s beating

VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday expressed deep grief over the tragic death of a six-year-old student, who allegedly lost his life after being beaten by a teacher at a private school. Extending his sympathies to the grieving family, the minister promised full support from the administration to ensure justice is served.

In a post on social media platform X, Lokesh said, “It is heartbreaking that a six-year-old lost his life due to a teacher beating him… in Visakhapatnam. We are taking legal action against the culprits and the school management. I convey my deepest condolences to the parents. Stay strong. The loss you have suffered is irreplaceable by anyone. Our government will stand by you in every possible way.”

Lokesh’s condolences come after a minor boy studying in UKG at a school in Visakhapatnam died after he allegedly collapsed at the school on Wednesday evening, officials said.

As a father, I can’t get over what happened to little Pranay Tej. I cannot imagine the pain his parents are going through. Corporal punishment has no place in our schools. No child should ever be subjected to violence in the name of discipline.

I have already directed a full… https://t.co/s9yPR1r1Ax

— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) August 21, 2026

Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) of Visakhapatnam, Dileep Chakravarthy, said the boy became unconscious at the school and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

“It has been brought to my notice that a 6-year-old boy has fallen… has become unconscious in the school. And when brought to the hospital, it was noted… it was declared that he had been brought dead. So, only this information is known to me till now. After getting into the details of this issue, I will brief the media, definitely,” the RDO said.

District Education Officer Prem Kumar alleged that the student died following physical assault by a teacher. He said a detailed report would be submitted to the higher authorities and strict action would be taken against the teacher involved and the school management.

“Yesterday evening, a severe and tragic incident occurred. A UKG student unexpectedly passed away, allegedly due to physical assault by a teacher. Upon receiving information about the incident via a phone call from an individual, we immediately dispatched an ambulance to the scene. However, by the time further details were received, the student had unfortunately expired. We will be submitting a detailed report to our higher authorities. Strict action will be taken against the teacher involved as well as the school management,” Kumar said. (ANI)