Police Investigate Mysterious Death of Nursery Student in Prayagraj

A police investigation is underway into the sudden death of a nursery student in Prayagraj's Mahewa Patti under Naini police station limits. The incident occurred on May 15, and the exact cause of death remains unclear, with the postmortem report suggesting possible sexual assault, constipation, or illness. The police are scanning CCTV footage and recording statements from the two accused teachers, but the family of the deceased is growing increasingly frustrated with the pace of the investigation and allegations of a cover-up by the police and hospital officials.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police are investigating the death of a nursery student in Prayagraj's Mahewa Patti under Naini police station limits on May 15.
  • The postmortem report suggests possible sexual assault, constipation, or illness as the cause of death.
  • Police are scanning CCTV footage and recording statements from the two accused teachers.
  • The family of the deceased is accusing police and hospital officials of delaying the FIR and postmortem report, possibly to shield the guilty.
  • A case of culpable homicide was registered based on the family's complaint, but the FIR names two unidentified persons.
  • The Block Education Officer of Chaka recorded statements of the two teachers accused by the family on Saturday, which revealed discrepancies in their responses.
  • The father of the deceased child is losing hope of getting justice and demands the arrest of the culprit.
  • The police are cross-checking some points and hoping to catch the culprit soon.

Statistics:

  • May 15: The incident occurred in Prayagraj's Mahewa Patti under Naini police station limits.
  • May 19: The police are working on all angles in the case.
  • 2 hours: The time between the student being taken to school and being pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • 1: The case of culpable homicide has been registered.
  • 2: The number of accused teachers.
  • 1: The postmortem report suggested possible sexual assault, constipation, or illness.

Sources:

  • "Police investigating mysterious death of nursery student in Prayagraj." HT Digital Content Services, HT Lucknow.