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Mumbai Daycare Employee Booked for Assaulting 7-Year-Old Boy

A daycare employee has been booked for allegedly assaulting a 7-year-old boy with a plastic bottle. The incident occurred at EuroKids Runwal Forest Club House in Kanjurmarg West.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 09 August 2026 at 01:01 pm
Mumbai Daycare Employee Booked for Assaulting 7-Year-Old Boy

A shocking incident of child abuse has come to light in Mumbai, where a daycare employee has been booked for allegedly assaulting a 7-year-old boy with a plastic bottle. The incident occurred on August 4 at the EuroKids Runwal Forest Club House in Kanjurmarg West.

According to the FIR, the complainant, Smith Kubar Patel, 38, had enrolled his son, Vihansh, at the daycare centre for after-school hours. On August 4, when Vihansh's mother, Ispita, went to pick him up, she noticed that his upper lip was swollen. The staff allegedly told her that the boy had fallen while playing.

However, after returning home, Vihansh revealed that he had been playing with his friends when a caretaker, referred to by him as Didi, threw a plastic bottle at him. The next day, Ispita visited the daycare centre and questioned the staff, who subsequently conducted an inquiry and informed the parents that the accused, Manisha Wayangankar, had allegedly hit Vihansh.

The parents then approached the Parksite police, who registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The accused has been identified as Manisha Wayangankar, an employee of the daycare centre.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of children in daycare centres. The parents of Vihansh have taken prompt action, and the police have registered a case against the accused. The daycare centre has also conducted an inquiry and informed the parents about the incident.

The EuroKids Runwal Forest Club House is a popular daycare centre in the area, and the incident has shocked the parents of children enrolled there. The centre has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of children in their care, and the incident has raised questions about the measures in place to prevent such incidents.

The police are investigating the incident, and the accused is likely to face charges under the relevant laws. The incident is a reminder of the need for vigilance and prompt action in cases of child abuse.

In Mumbai, there have been several cases of child abuse in daycare centres and schools, and the incident highlights the need for stricter laws and regulations to prevent such incidents. The government and daycare centres must take measures to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and parents must be vigilant and report any incidents of abuse promptly.

The incident has significant implications for the safety and well-being of children in Mumbai, and it is essential that the authorities take prompt action to prevent such incidents in the future. The case is a reminder of the need for a safe and secure environment for children, and the importance of holding those responsible for child abuse accountable.

The police are likely to investigate the incident further, and the accused may face charges under the relevant laws. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of children in daycare centres, and it is essential that the authorities take prompt action to prevent such incidents in the future.

In conclusion, the incident of a daycare employee booking for assaulting a 7-year-old boy with a plastic bottle is a shocking reminder of the need for vigilance and prompt action in cases of child abuse. The authorities must take measures to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and parents must be vigilant and report any incidents of abuse promptly.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the 7-year-old boy at the daycare centre?

The boy was allegedly hit with a plastic bottle by a caretaker.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at EuroKids Runwal Forest Club House in Kanjurmarg West.

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