Mumbai: A Class VI student of a private school in Maharashtra\u2019s Palghar district died nearly a week after she was allegedly forced to do 100 sit-ups as punishment for reaching school late, officials said.<\/p>\n
The student, identified as Anshika, studied at a school in Satiwali in the Vasai area. She died at a Mumbai hospital on Friday night.<\/p>\n
Members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alleged that Anshika and four other students were asked to do 100 sit-ups each on November 8. Vasai MNS leader Sachin More said the girl was punished despite suffering from health issues.<\/p>\n
A teacher from the school said the exact number of sit-ups she performed was unclear and added that it was not yet confirmed whether her death was linked to the punishment or due to any other medical reason.<\/p>\n
Police and education authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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