Noida Special Educator Arrested for Assaulting Autistic Child, School Sealed

A viral video exposed the abuse of a 10-year-old boy with autism at an unrecognised Noida school, leading to legal action against the teacher and school officials.

• Special educator Anil Kumar was arrested after being captured on video physically assaulting a 10-year-old boy with autism at Green Ribbon International School in Noida Sector 55.
• The video, mistakenly shared on a school WhatsApp group, brought the incident to the attention of the boy's parents, who filed a police complaint on March 29, 2025.
• Authorities sealed the school after discovering it was unrecognised, raising concerns about the regulation and oversight of educational institutions.
• The teacher and school officials, including the principal and vice-principal, face charges under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, among others.
• The boy's parents allege that the school management was aware of similar past incidents involving the teacher and describe their son as deeply distressed following the assault.

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