An unbelievable incident has occurred at a Bengaluru daycare operating inside Capgemini’s HAL Campus, as viral social media videos allegedly depict toddlers being locked inside bathrooms and made to sit in washing machines. The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, and prompt action is being taken.
Case filed against 5 workers
NDTV reported that children between two and three years of age were allegedly made to sit in the drum of a front-loading washing machine, had water sprayed into their mouths with a toilet jet spray, and were locked inside bathrooms. These alleged acts have triggered massive outrage among employees at the IT company, who had entrusted the daycare with the care of their children during work hours. Following the incident, a police complaint, as well as a complaint with the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, was filed.
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News18 reported that a case has been filed against five women caregivers at the centre and registered under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of criminal intimidation.
Capgemini’s response
Capgemini reaffirmed its commitment to the well-being of its employees and their families. While the investigation continues, the company has temporarily closed the daycare facility as a precautionary measure.
“Capgemini’s foremost priority is the health, safety and well-being of its employees and their families. We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and assisting them in their efforts to establish the facts. As a precautionary measure, we are temporarily closing the Bengaluru on-campus daycare facility,” the company said in a statement, according to NDTV.
Reactions of Internet Users
According to News18, users in Reddit’s r/Bangalore community expressed shock and outrage over the incident.
“They did this and recorded it and circulated it. Which means there is a market for such torture videos. I don’t want to live on this planet anymore.. There is a limit to horror one can imagine,” said one user.
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“Such traumatic incidents can have a lifelong impact on a child’s mental health. Those involved deserve the harshest punishment. Capgemini should be held accountable too,” said another.
News18 reported that the investigation is underway, and authorities are expected to examine the authenticity of the social media videos and determine the extent of the alleged abuse.
FAQs
1. Where did the incident of child abuse take place?
→ The recent incident of child abuse took place at a Bengaluru daycare operating under Capgemini’s HAL Campus.
2. What actually happened?
→ At the daycare facility, children aged between two and three years were allegedly locked inside bathrooms, made to sit in washing machines, and had water sprayed into their mouths with a toilet jet spray.
