Friday, April 3, 2009

Boy, 9, dies after caning

A Nine-year-old Malaysian pupil was caned in the hands by his teacher at the school on Tuesday, died on Wednesday. The boy had complained about feeling dizzy after the caning session. The school authorities contacted his parents before sending him to the hospital for treatment. The boy had central nervous system problems' and the caning had caused his death. The boy died at home at 3.30am on Wednesday. The principal advised parents to inform school authorities if their children were suffering any ailment. This way the schools will have proper records on the health condition and teachers will be extra cautious when taking any disciplinary action against them.

1 comment:

YC said...

Wow, caning also can result in death !
Therefore the school should be careful when using capital punishment.
Maybe send them to reflection room might be a better choice.
Now the school has to bear the consequences for this act.
How to repay back the pupil to the parent ?
The parent will definitely sue the school.
The only way is to determine the amount of compensation.