Updated On: 23 October, 2024 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Poor primary treatment worsened child’s tetanus infection, which occured due to injury caused by earring after she was struck; coaching class teacher booked

Student who was allegedly slapped by her teacher for being mischievous; (right) her swollen right ear after the injury got infected
A 10-year-old student studying in Std V is fighting for her life after a slap from her coaching class teacher. The slap struck her right ear and caused a wound, aggravated by the earring she was wearing. The injury allegedly led to a tetanus infection. The girl has been unconscious and receiving treatment in the ICU of a private hospital in Chunabhatti since October 13, with doctors working tirelessly to save her. The victim’s father holds the woman teacher responsible for his daughter’s critical condition and has complained to the Tulinj police station.

The girl battling for life in the ICU of a private hospital