Teacher abuses 3-year-old, parents hide recorder in school bag to gather evidence

An Indore playschool teacher has been accused of mentally harassing and abusing a three-year-old girl. After the child became withdrawn and complained about her teacher, her parents secretly placed a voice recorder in her school bag. The recording allegedly captured abusive language, following which the parents approached police and a case was registered.Indore playschool teacher booked after hidden recorder captures alleged abuseA playschool teacher in Indore's Vijay Nagar area has been accused of mentally harassing and using abusive language against a three-year-old girl. The girl's parents submitted a voice recording to the police as evidence and filed a complaint.According to police, the couple had enrolled their young daughter at a playschool.After some time, the child's behaviour suddenly changed, and she began appearing sad and withdrawn. When her parents asked her about the reason, she allegedly told them that her teacher used abusive language, mentally harassed her and threatened to beat her.To verify the child's claims, her parents secretly placed a small voice recorder in her school bag and sent her to school. After she returned home, they listened to the recording and allegedly found the teacher using abusive language and subjecting the child to harassment.The parents subsequently approached the Vijay Nagar police station and lodged a complaint along with the recording. During the investigation, police found the allegations prima facie credible and registered a case against the female teacher under relevant sections. Further investigation is underway.- EndsPublished By: Sayan GangulyPublished On: Aug 20, 2026 18:56 IST