Outrage grips Faridabad after a 4.5-year-old girl died from beatings inflicted by her father, who was furious she couldn’t scribe numbers to 50. The arrest marks a grim chapter in Haryana’s child welfare narrative.
Originally from UP’s Sonbhadra, Krishna Jaiswal and spouse toiled at private jobs, residing in Jharshentli. Their daytime routine had Krishna minding the kids—a 7-year-old, the ill-fated 4.5-year-old, and a toddler—while wife worked.
January 21 saw tempers flare during a lesson. Unable to comply, the child endured a savage thrashing, collapsing unconscious. Krishna ferried her to government care, facing the harsh reality of her death.
His cover story of playground mishap crumbled under the mother’s scrutiny of the battered body, rife with facial bruises. She triggered police action, leading to custody and confession: no school for the girl meant home lessons, ending fatally.
Police spokesperson Yashpal detailed the remand process amid ongoing questioning. The probe delves into family dynamics and potential prior incidents.
As the community mourns, experts decry violence as a teaching tool. This tragedy fuels demands for mandatory parenting workshops and swift justice, ensuring no child suffers such a fate again.