Kasargod: An eight-year-old student was caned by a Madrasa teacher to the extent that the boy reportedly had to undergo treatment in a hospital.
The victim is Riyaz Rehan from Parekatte in Uppala.
It is said that the teacher working in a Madrasa near Nayabazar English Medium school assaulted him and following brutal slashes, the boy was admitted to Kumbla Hospital.
The Madrasa authorities have promised action.
