Scandal in Gurukul: Child Abuse Outcry in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan's Barmer district, a gurukul warden allegedly branded young children with a hot iron rod as punishment for bed-wetting. A viral video sparked outrage, leading to the warden’s detention. Authorities are investigating the abuse claims amid demands for strict action and potential closure of the institution.

An alleged case of child abuse has emerged from a gurukul in Rajasthan's Barmer district, where a warden reportedly used a hot iron rod on children as punishment for bed-wetting.

The incident at the Harpaliya village institution led to public anger once a video showing the children's burns circulated widely, prompting police to detain the accused warden.

Officials, including Deputy SP Jeevanlal Khatri and Block Education Officer Prakash Chand Vishnoi, are now pursuing a thorough investigation into the allegations, with locals demanding stringent action and possibly closing the gurukul.

(With inputs from agencies.)