Islamabad Teacher Reportedly Arrested for Beating Student Over Quran Lesson

Police in Islamabad have arrested a private school teacher accused of violently assaulting a student for failing to memorize a Quran lesson.

The incident took place at a private school in the Kallar Syedan area, where the teacher, identified as Qari Muhammad Akash, allegedly beat a student named Arman Asif after he was unable to recall his Quranic verses.

Authorities launched an investigation after a video of the assault went viral on social media, sparking public outrage. The case was registered on the complaint of Constable Kamran Yaqoob, who was on security duty in the area when he received the video clip showing the brutal act.

Police confirmed that the accused teacher was taken into custody and charged under laws prohibiting corporal punishment, which is a punishable offense under the Punjab government’s regulations.

SP Saddar Nabeel Khokhar stated that strict legal action would be taken against the teacher, adding that the evidence in the case is clear and conclusive.

“Violence against children is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any form. Such acts are criminal and unjustifiable,” the SP said, assuring that the suspect will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.