Two separate incidents in Punjab have raised concerns about alleged abuse in educational settings and the handling of complaints by law enforcement agencies. In Sargodha, documents obtained by Minute Mirror reportedly record physical injuries amid an investigation involving allegations against a government schoolteacher. In Nowshera Virkan, Gujranwala, a female tuition teacher has alleged that she was assaulted after asking a student’s father to pay outstanding tuition fees.
According to a written application submitted to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Kot Sher Khan Police Station on October 23, 2026, a government school student named Hafiz Ataullah was allegedly beaten by a teacher over a dispute involving tuition fees. The complainant also alleged that the child was warned not to disclose the incident and requested police intervention.
A medico-legal certificate obtained from THQ Hospital Sargodha reportedly records two reddish bruises on the right arm and front of the chest of a 22-year-old man identified as Ayub, a waiter. The medical opinion classified the injuries as simple hurt caused by a blunt object, with the examination indicating that they had been sustained within four hours. However, the certificate identifies a different person from the child named in the complaint, and the connection between the two records requires clarification.
The wider Sargodha investigation also concerns allegations that a government schoolteacher recorded inappropriate videos involving children. Police reportedly arrested the teacher and sent his mobile phone to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) in Lahore for examination. The forensic analysis is expected to assist investigators in determining the nature and extent of the alleged recording and whether any material was shared electronically.
In a separate case in Nowshera Virkan, Gujranwala, a female tuition teacher has alleged that a student’s father entered her home and assaulted her after she requested payment of overdue tuition fees. According to the account provided, the man verbally abused her and allegedly struck both the teacher and her mother when the older woman intervened. The report also claims that the teacher’s clothes were torn during the confrontation and that neighbours gathered after hearing the disturbance.
The teacher reportedly received medical treatment and obtained a medico-legal report before approaching Nowshera Virkan Police Station with her family. Her family alleges that police did not register a first information report (FIR) despite receiving their application and that the accused continued to threaten them. These claims have not been independently verified in the supplied material.
The family has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and senior police officials for an impartial investigation, legal action and protection. The allegations concerning the assault, threats and police response require examination by the relevant authorities.
The two cases raise distinct questions about student safety, protection for educators and the handling of complaints. In Sargodha, clarification is needed regarding the relationship between the complaint and the medical certificate, alongside the results of the forensic examination. In Gujranwala, the reported assault and the family’s claims about police handling warrant an impartial inquiry.
Both cases underline the importance of investigating allegations fairly, protecting children and educators from harm, and ensuring that people can seek legal remedies without intimidation.
