On Friday, 3rd July, Bengaluru Police arrested two women and are investigating other daycare workers after allegations of physical and mental abuse of children at an on-campus childcare centre inside Capgemini Technology Services India Limited. The arrested accused, identified as Sujatha and Vijayalakshmi, worked at a creche operating on the Capgemini campus. The action comes after disturbing videos showing children being mistreated surfaced, prompting a police investigation.
Notably, Sujatha is the whistleblower who exposed the crime by releasing the videos. As per reports, she has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive videos and tampering with evidence, including deleting certain clips before handing them to the police. Authorities are also investigating why she recorded the abuse instead of immediately reporting it to the police.
According to police, the case was registered on 29th June at the HAL Police Station following a complaint filed by Tilakesh Kumar, a legal-cum-probation officer with the District Child Protection Unit. The FIR names five daycare workers, Manjula, Vijayalakshmi, Bhavani, Sindhu and Bindu, and includes charges related to cruelty to children and criminal intimidation.
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Videos triggered a police investigation
Police said the investigation began after videos and information were received through a children’s helpline and WhatsApp. The footage allegedly showed children being physically and mentally harassed by staff at the daycare centre, which was being run by an external agency called Little Scholars inside Capgemini’s Brookfield campus.
According to the complaint, the caregivers threatened crying children by telling them they would be put inside a washing machine. The videos also showed children being frightened, pushed into bathroom areas and subjected to other forms of intimidation. Police said the footage raised serious concerns about the children’s safety.
A senior police officer said one suspect has been arrested, while the remaining four women are being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
Children of employees were enrolled at the centre
The daycare facility was used by Capgemini employees who left their young children there during working hours. Officials said both parents and authorities were shocked after the videos surfaced.
Capgemini said the daycare centre was operated by an external service provider and has been temporarily shut down while the investigation continues. “The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and their families remain our top priority,” the company said, adding that it is fully cooperating with the authorities.
Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka government and the state’s police chief within two weeks. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has also directed officials to inspect daycare centres operating inside company campuses across the city to ensure they comply with safety regulations.
Capgemini issues statement
Capgemini on Friday issued a statement saying that its daycare providers are subject to rigorous due diligence and compliance checks.
“We extend our full cooperation to the authorities to clarify the facts and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. We will provide support to the affected families, including access to a helpline, dedicated counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible work-from-home options,” the statement said.
