Play‑school teacher in Varanasi accused of scorching a 5‑year‑old’s genitals with a hot knife after the child wet his pants

A frantic father in Varanasi lodged a police complaint last Friday, claiming that his five‑year‑old son returned home in tears, clutching his groin and complaining of sharp pain. According to the filing, the youngster had asked the teacher for a bathroom break, was turned away, and ended up wetting his pants during class.

What happened next, the father alleges, is something no parent should ever hear. The teacher – whose name has not been released – supposedly took a hot knife, heated it over a flame, and pressed it against the child’s private area as a form of punishment.

When the mother inspected the boy’s underwear, she reportedly saw a blister. The child, still in shock, allegedly told his parents that the teacher had “burned” him because he couldn’t hold his urine.

Police from the Lalpur‑Pandeypur station, under the charge of Station‑in‑Charge Atul Singh, said an FIR has been registered against both the school authorities and the teacher. However, the DDU District Hospital’s medical report, which was obtained a day later, did not list any burn injury – just a vague note about “pain in the genital area.” The discrepancy has left investigators puzzling over what exactly transpired.

Adding another layer of tension, the father’s complaint says the school’s principal ignored the mother’s plea for action and even threatened her when she pressed for an explanation. The school, for its part, has not issued any public statement, and no arrests have been made as of now.

Authorities say they will continue to question the teacher, the principal and other staff members. In the meantime, child‑rights activists are urging a swift and transparent probe, warning that any hint of abuse – whether physical or psychological – must be addressed head‑on.

While the investigation unfolds, the little boy’s family remains caught between hope for justice and the lingering uncertainty of what the medical findings really mean. It’s a grim reminder that safeguarding young children in educational settings is still an ongoing battle in many parts of the country.