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Police Book Ujjain Vedic School Warden After Viral Video Shows Student Caned

Officers filed an FIR citing Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions and the Juvenile Justice Act as they opened an inquiry into the hostel assault.

Overview

  • The 51‑second clip shows a man identified as Dattadas Shevde repeatedly caning a student in an office-like room as others look on without intervening.
  • Chintaman police registered a case against Shevde under BNS Sections 115 and 296 and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act on the student's complaint.
  • Investigators said they are verifying the video, gathering details about those involved, and will decide further action based on findings.
  • Police and local reports indicate the incident likely occurred around March 15 inside the residential campus of Maharshi Sandipani Ved Vidya Pratishthan.
  • The government-linked institute, which operates under the Education Ministry, has not issued a statement, and attempts to reach the accused and officials were unsuccessful.