Viral Video of Teacher Beating Student at Khawalung School Sparks Outrage

Kathmandu. A video showing a teacher repeatedly beating a student at a monastery school in Kathmandu has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread public outrage and prompting concern from the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Ministry of Education.

The 32-second video , shared on Facebook by user Prakash Sapkota on Sunday night, shows a teacher repeatedly striking a student's palm with a thick stick while scolding the child. The student's cries of pain are clearly audible, while other students remain seated in silence, appearing frightened.