Bengaluru crèche abuse case: Nurse arrested, more arrests likely

The alleged abuse took place at a crèche on IT firm Capgemini’s campus in Bengaluru. | Photo credit: File photo

Bengaluru police have arrested a caretaker, identified as Vijayalakshmi, who worked at a crèche operating at the Capgemini campus in the eastern part of the city, in connection with allegations of physical abuse and cruelty against the children of IT employees.

A senior police officer told The Hindu that Vijayalakshmi, who is in her early 40s, was seen in videos in which the children were allegedly “intimidated in an intimidating manner” and ill-treated.

“We have analyzed the available videos and it is clear that Vijayalakshmi was guilty. We have sought her custody for questioning,” the officer said.

Police are preparing for more arrests. “There are legal challenges to further arrests that are being addressed,” he added.

The case came to light after alleged videos surfaced on social media showing the alleged mistreatment of children at Little Buds Day Care. Tilekesh Kumar registered a complaint at the HAL police station which led to the filing of an FIR under Section 351(2) (Criminal Intimidation) of the BNS and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act.

The complainant alleged that the nursery staff subjected the children to physical and psychological abuse. The complaint further stated that children who cried or were disruptive were beaten, dragged, manhandled, locked in a washroom, had water thrown on them and otherwise subjected to physical abuse.

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A special team headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) is handling the case. The team is reviewing all available footage from the nursery to establish the facts.

Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has announced an audit of all day care centres, including those run by companies in Bengaluru, to check compliance with prescribed norms.

Capgemini issues a statement

Capgemini released a statement on Friday saying its day care providers are subject to strict due diligence and compliance checks.

“We are extending our full cooperation with the authorities to clarify the facts and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. We will provide support to affected families, including access to a helpline, specialist advice through our Employee Assistance Program and flexible work-from-home options,” it said in a statement.

It said the company is reviewing all of its day care providers at its facilities in India.

Published – 03 Jul 2026 13:11 IST