Allegations of Abuse: Police Summon Capgemini Creche Staff for Questioning in Bengaluru
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Police in Bengaluru have reportedly started investigating serious allegations of child abuse at the daycare centre inside Capgemini's Brookfield campus. The HAL Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) on June 29 against five women working as caregivers after videos showing alleged abuse of toddlers came to light. The FIR names five caregivers: Manjula, Vijayalakshmi, Bhavani, Sindhu, and Bindu.
The case was reportedly filed after a complaint from the District Child Protection Unit. The accused have been called for questioning, and police have begun a detailed investigation. The children involved are believed to be between two and three years old.
The case became public after videos were reportedly shared on WhatsApp. According to the complaint, the videos showed caregivers physically and mentally hurting children instead of taking care of them. Officials reportedly said the videos were shocking and raised serious concerns about the safety of children at the daycare. Police are now checking the videos and speaking to witnesses to find out exactly what happened.
Allegations Mentioned in the FIR
- Children were allegedly locked inside a front-loading washing machine to scare them.
- Some toddlers were reportedly forced into narrow pipes filled with water.
- Children were allegedly locked inside bathrooms and made to sit on western-style toilets as punishment.
- Caregivers are accused of spraying water from a toilet jet at crying children, including into their mouths.
- Police have issued notices to the five accused caregivers and will question them as part of the investigation.
Capgemini has reportedly temporarily closed the daycare centre as a precaution. In an official statement, the company said that the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and their families is its top priority. The company also said it is fully cooperating with the police and other authorities to help establish the facts. The daycare will remain closed while the investigation continues.
Police have not yet announced any arrests, and the allegations are still under investigation. The outcome of the investigation will decide what action is taken against the accused caregivers.
