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Whistleblower arrested after exposing alleged child abuse at Bengaluru ...
Whistleblower arrested after exposing alleged child abuse at Bengaluru ... BENGALURU TOP NEWS Whistleblower arrested after exposing alleged child abuse at Bengaluru daycare The woman who exposed alleged child abuse at a daycare inside Bengaluru's Capgemini campus has been arrested for sharing sensitive videos. Two caregivers have been arrested, the daycare has been shut, and police say more arrests are likely. Dhanya Reddy 04 Jul 2026 16:09 IST Follow Us Advertisment Whistleblower arrested for allegedly circulating sensitive abuse videos. Two daycare staff members arrested; more arrests likely. Capgemini shuts daycare temporarily and cooperates with police. Woman who shared videos of alleged abuse at Capgemini campus daycare arrested for circulating sensitive footage; two caregivers held, more arrests likely as investigation continues. Advertisment The woman who exposed the alleged abuse of children at an on-campus daycare inside the Capgemini technology park in Bengaluru has been arrested by the police for allegedly circulating sensitive videos related to the case. According to police, the woman recorded and shared videos showing the alleged mistreatment of children inside the da…
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Bengaluru daycare incident: Whistleblower was fired after reporting abuse of toddlers
Bengaluru daycare incident: Whistleblower was fired after reporting abuse of toddlers A whistleblower's report of alleged child abuse at a Bengaluru daycare, located on Capgemini's campus, has surfaced after disturbing videos emerged. Five nannies have been arrested following the complaint, which detailed toddlers being mistreated. Authorities are investigating the incident thoroughly, with police vowing no one will be spared. The case highlights concerns about safety norms in city daycares.
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Bangalore IT firm creche staff shut kids in washing machine, jetsprayed water in mouth - Rediff.com India News
Bangalore IT firm creche staff shut kids in washing machine, jetsprayed water in mouth - Rediff.com India News An FIR has been registered against five women employees at a Bengaluru IT campus daycare for allegedly physically abusing toddlers, raising serious concerns about child safety in childcare facilities. An FIR has been registered against five women employees of a daycare centre inside an IT company campus in Bengaluru for allegedly physically abusing toddlers, the police said on July 1, Wednesday. The alleged abuse took place at the childcare facility in Brookefield, where employees of the IT company leave their toddlers while at work, they said. The matter came to light on June 29, Monday, after videos purportedly showing the abuse were shared via WhatsApp and reported to the child helpline, they said. The police said the videos showed children crying and being subjected to physical abuse and torture by the caregivers. According to the police, the purported videos showed caregivers threatening toddlers, aged between two and three years old, when they cried or caused a disturbance. The complaint alleged that the women put children inside a front-loading washing machine…
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Cops say Bengaluru daycare 'whistleblower' tortured kids too, so was arrested
Cops say Bengaluru daycare 'whistleblower' tortured kids too, so was arrested A whistleblower nanny was arrested in Bengaluru's daycare torture case. Sujatha, who recorded alleged toddler mistreatment, now faces charges. Police state her motive was to implicate other staff members. She allegedly locked a child in a bathroom, similar to another nanny. The arrest prompts concerns about safety nets for whistleblowers.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report ...
NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report ... The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the alleged inhuman treatment of toddlers by caregivers at a daycare centre operating on the premises of an IT company in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Observing that the contents of the news reports, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights, the apex human rights body has issued notices to the Karnataka Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. According to the NHRC, the incident came to light after aChild Helpline officialreceived videos purportedly depicting cruelty towards toddlers of professionals working at the campus who had left their children at the facility while on duty. As per the media reports, the videos allegedly showed caregivers placing toddlers inside a washing machine, spraying water into their mouths using a toilet jet spray, locking them inside toilets to silence them, forcing them to sit on western-style commodes and threatening them whenever they cried. The NHRC further noted that the daycare facility has been tempor…
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Allegations of child abuse: Police summon creche staff at Capgemini in Bengaluru for questioning
Allegations of child abuse: Police summon creche staff at Capgemini in Bengaluru for questioning HAL police registered an FIR against workers at the creche — Little Buds Day Care — on June 29
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Bengaluru: FIR Against 5 Daycare Workers At Capgemini Creche Over ...
Bengaluru: FIR Against 5 Daycare Workers At Capgemini Creche Over ... Bengaluru police have registered a criminal case against five caregivers employed at an on-campus daycare centre operated at Capgemini Technology Services India Limited's Brookfield campus following allegations of physical abuse, intimidation and cruelty towards young children. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? — HubSpot (@HubSpot) The FIR was lodged on June 29 at the HAL Police Station based on a complaint filed by Tilakesh Kumar, a legal-cum-probation officer with the District Child Protection Unit. The case invokes charges related to criminal intimidation and cruelty to children. The accused have been identified as Manjula, Vijayalakshmi, Bhavani, Sindhu and Bindu, all of whom were employed as caregivers at the daycare facility used by Capgemini employees. According to the complaint, Kumar received WhatsApp videos purportedly showing toddlers crying while being subjected to abusive treatment. The videos prompted him to approach the police. The complaint states that the alleged abuse came to light on June 25 after inquiries into the functioning of the creche. Instead …
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'I wish this was AI': Parents outraged over abuse of toddlers at Bengaluru daycare
'I wish this was AI': Parents outraged over abuse of toddlers at Bengaluru daycare Shocking allegations of toddler abuse at a Bengaluru daycare, operating on Capgemini's campus, have ignited outrage among working parents. Demands for livestreamed activities and constant surveillance are surging. The incident highlights a critical lack of oversight, leaving vulnerable children at risk and shattering parental trust in essential childcare support systems. Companies are now urged to implement stringent safety measures and robust governance for workplace daycares.
timesofindia 6d ago 866acbdc… source ↗
Bengaluru crèche horror: Parents say kid has loo phobia after assault; nanny arrested
Bengaluru crèche horror: Parents say kid has loo phobia after assault; nanny arrested Parents report disturbing behavioral changes in toddlers after alleged abuse at a Capgemini campus daycare. A two-and-a-half-year-old girl developed an intense fear of bathrooms, allegedly due to being locked inside. While some caretakers are arrested, investigations continue into harsh treatment and low salaries. The Home Minister criticized Capgemini's oversight, impacting Bengaluru's image.
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Stuffing kids in washing machine, using toilet jet spray in their mouth ...
Stuffing kids in washing machine, using toilet jet spray in their mouth ... BENGALURU:An FIR has been registered against five women employees of a daycare centre inside an IT company campus here for allegedly physically abusing toddlers, police said on Wednesday. The alleged abuse took place at the childcare facility in Brookefield, where employees of the IT company leave their toddlers while at work, they said. The matter came to light on Monday after videos purportedly showing the abuse were shared via WhatsApp and reported to the Child Helpline, they said. Police said the videos showed children crying and subjected to physical abuse and torture by the caregivers. According to police, the purported videos showed caregivers threatening toddlers, aged between two and three years old, when they cried or caused disturbance. The complaint alleged that the women put children inside a front-loading washing machine, made them sit in a western-style toilet, sprayed water into their mouths using a toilet jet spray, locked them inside bathrooms, and threatened them to keep quiet. Following the complaint, a case has been registered against these five women under relevant sections of t…
timesofindia 6d ago aa9f0506… source ↗
Bengaluru daycare horror raises a larger question: Who watches the caregivers?
Bengaluru daycare horror raises a larger question: Who watches the caregivers? Shocking videos of alleged toddler abuse in a Bengaluru daycare have sparked national outrage, questioning India's childcare systems. As dual-income families rise, workplace daycares are essential, yet safeguards lag behind rapid growth. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young children who cannot articulate mistreatment, and the urgent need for stricter regulation, caregiver training, and corporate accountability beyond just providing space. This demands a robust child protection framework.
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B'luru daycare horror: Whistleblower held; panel seeks live streaming at centres
B'luru daycare horror: Whistleblower held; panel seeks live streaming at centres Following alleged toddler abuse at a Bengaluru daycare, the Karnataka Commission for Protection of Child Rights will mandate CCTV cameras with live parental access at all centers. This move aims to enhance safety and transparency. The investigation into the incident, which involved a nanny allegedly locking a child in a bathroom and another nanny accused of suspicious video recording, is ongoing.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report ...
NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report ... New Delhi, July 3 (IANS)The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the alleged inhuman treatment of toddlers by caregivers at a daycare centre operating on the premises of an IT company in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Observing that the contents of the news reports, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights, the apex human rights body has issued notices to the Karnataka Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. According to the NHRC, the incident came to light after a Child Helpline official received videos purportedly depicting cruelty towards toddlers of professionals working at the campus who had left their children at the facility while on duty. As per the media reports, the videos allegedly showed caregivers placing toddlers inside a washing machine, spraying water into their mouths using a toilet jet spray, locking them inside toilets to silence them, forcing them to sit on western-style commodes and threatening them whenever they cried. The NHRC further noted that the daycar…
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Bengaluru daycare horror: Toddlers put in washing machine, sprayed with toilet jet
Bengaluru daycare horror: Toddlers put in washing machine, sprayed with toilet jet Five women daycare staff at an IT company campus in Bengaluru face an FIR for allegedly abusing toddlers. Disturbing videos surfaced, showing caregivers threatening and physically mistreating children aged two to three. Allegations include locking children in bathrooms and using a washing machine. Police are questioning the accused and verifying the footage to determine the extent of the abuse.
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Bengaluru creche abuse case: Caregiver arrested, more arrests likely
Bengaluru creche abuse case: Caregiver arrested, more arrests likely The case came to light after purported videos showing the alleged mistreatment of children at the creche, Little Buds Day Care, surfaced on social media
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Bengaluru daycare abuse case: Whistleblower Sujata arrested as sixth ...
Bengaluru daycare abuse case: Whistleblower Sujata arrested as sixth ... A case involving theabuse of toddlers at a daycare centreinside a corporate campus in Bengaluru has taken a twist, with the woman who first exposed the mistreatment arrested as the sixth accused. The police said that she not only circulated the viral abuse videos but also staged one of the clips. The case came to light last week after videos from Capgemini's on-campus daycare centre in Bengaluru surfaced online, showing toddlers allegedly being forced into the drum of a front-loading washing machine, sprayed with water using a bidet and locked inside bathrooms as punishment for crying. The footage triggered widespread outrage, prompting police to register an FIR against five women associated with the facility. Vijayalakshmi was the first of the five to be arrested on July 2. As the investigation progressed,police arrested Sujataon July 3, who had initially been viewed as the whistleblower. According to investigators, she admitted during questioning to recording one of the viral videos, locking a toddler inside a washroom. Police said the act was motivated by a personal dispute with her supervisor and pri…
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Rules governing creches in India | Explained
Rules governing creches in India | Explained The heart-wrenching incident of caregivers abusing toddlers at the ‘Little Buds Day Care’ on the Capgemini campus has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the safety measures needed in childcare facilities
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NHRC Takes Note of Alleged Toddler Abuse at Bengaluru Daycare Center
NHRC Takes Note of Alleged Toddler Abuse at Bengaluru Daycare Center Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated action after reports emerged of caregivers mistreating toddlers at a daycare center within an IT company in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The NHRC has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police within two weeks, considering the gravity of the situation. The incident was brought to light when a Child Helpline official received videos showing alleged mistreatment of children left at the facility by working parents. The disturbing videos reportedly depicted caregivers engaging in abusive behavior such as placing toddlers in a washing machine, using a toilet jet spray to force water into their mouths, locking them in toilets, and other forms of mistreatment. In response to these reports, the daycare center has been temporarily shut down as a precautionary measure. The videos, which circulated on social media and were shared with the Child Welfare Committee, triggered swift action by authorities. Capgemini, the company hosting the daycare facility, has temporarily closed…
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Capgemini Daycare Abuse Case: Who Is the Woman Arrested ... - Dailyhunt
Capgemini Daycare Abuse Case: Who Is the Woman Arrested ... - Dailyhunt C apgemini Daycare Case: Police have arrested a woman in connection with the alleged torture of an infant at a day care centre in Bengaluru’s Brookefield area, officials said on Friday. Advertisement According to the Bengaluru Commissioner, the woman named Vijayalakshmi is the second accused in the FIR registered in the case. She was identified during verification of video footage that surfaced in connection with the alleged abuse of the child and was subsequently taken into custody. The Commissioner said the accused will be produced before a court, and her custody will be sought for further interrogation as the investigation continues. Police Arrested Second Accused of Capgemini Bengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Reacting to the incident, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge termed the alleged assault “absolutely unacceptable” and said such incidents would not be tolerated. “Such an incident is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The authorities have already sought a report on the matter,” Kharge said. He said there is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that clearly lays down how daycare centres …
timesofindia 7d ago efbfd2f6… source ↗
'Sprayed toilet jet water into mouths': Toddlers abused for crying in Bengaluru
'Sprayed toilet jet water into mouths': Toddlers abused for crying in Bengaluru Horrifying allegations have surfaced against five nannies at a Capgemini campus day care in Bengaluru. Children were reportedly subjected to cruel treatment, including being locked in bathrooms and placed inside a washing machine. A child helpline official filed a complaint after receiving disturbing video evidence, leading to police registering a case. Capgemini is cooperating with authorities and has temporarily closed the facility.

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cross-perspective · 3Caregivers abused (or allegedly abused) toddlers at the Little Buds Day Care on the Capgemini campus in Bengaluru.
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hindu“The heart-wrenching incident of caregivers abusing toddlers at the ‘Little Buds Day Care’ on the Capgemini campus has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the safety measures needed in childcare facilities” timesofindia“Shocking videos of alleged toddler abuse in a Bengaluru daycare have sparked national outrage, questioning India's childcare systems.” newsfirstprime.com“Whistleblower arrested after exposing alleged child abuse at Bengaluru daycare”
cross-perspective · 2Videos of alleged toddler abuse were circulated.
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timesofindia“Shocking videos of alleged toddler abuse in a Bengaluru daycare have sparked national outrage, questioning India's childcare systems.” newsfirstprime.com“Woman who shared videos of alleged abuse at Capgemini campus daycare arrested for circulating sensitive footage; two caregivers held, more arrests likely as investigation continues.”
cross-perspective · 2The incident sparked outrage.
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hindu“The heart-wrenching incident of caregivers abusing toddlers at the ‘Little Buds Day Care’ on the Capgemini campus has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the safety measures needed in childcare facilities” timesofindia“Shocking videos of alleged toddler abuse in a Bengaluru daycare have sparked national outrage, questioning India's childcare systems.”

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Two caregivers were arrested.
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The daycare was shut temporarily.
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Capgemini cooperated with police.
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A whistleblower (woman) was arrested for circulating sensitive videos.
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Police said more arrests are likely.
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hindu “The heart-wrenching incident” → heart-wrenching
timesofindia “Shocking videos” → shocking
newsfirstprime.com “Whistleblower arrested after exposing alleged child abuse” → alleged
newsfirstprime.com “circulating sensitive footage” → sensitive

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