Bengaluru Police have announced a citywide review of daycare centres following the alleged abuse of toddlers at a private childcare facility operating inside Capgemini’s Brookefield campus. Five women employed at the centre have been booked in connection with the incident.
The case came to light after disturbing videos showing the alleged abuse of children were widely circulated on WhatsApp and social media. The matter was subsequently reported to the Child Helpline, prompting police action.
Police promise strict action
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh described the allegations as “very serious” and said the police are examining both the complaint and the video evidence submitted as part of the investigation.
He said authorities were not aware of the incident earlier but registered a case immediately after receiving the complaint. Singh assured that strict action would be taken against those found responsible.
Daycare centres to face scrutiny
The Police Commissioner said officers would now inspect similar daycare facilities across the city to ensure they are operating legally and complying with prescribed rules and safety guidelines.
Police will seek a list of registered daycare centres from the concerned departments and verify whether they are authorised and following child protection norms.
A Deputy Commissioner of Police, along with the Joint Commissioner (East), has been assigned to oversee the investigation. Singh said those responsible would be held accountable.
Disturbing allegations under investigation
According to the FIR, caregivers allegedly threatened children aged between two and three years when they cried or caused disturbances. The complaint accuses staff of placing toddlers inside a front-loading washing machine, making them sit on a western-style toilet, spraying water into their mouths using a toilet jet spray, locking them inside bathrooms and intimidating them into remaining silent.
Based on the complaint, police have registered a case against the five women under relevant provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. The investigation is ongoing.