Authorities are investigating a teacher accused of physically assaulting a child at a local school in Addu City.

According to Maldives Police Service, the incident allegedly involved a teacher striking a student on the head with a metal water bottle. The case was officially reported on May 12 and remains under investigation.

Media reports quoting the victim's family claim the child had previously undergone brain surgery, raising additional concerns about the seriousness of the incident.

No further details have been disclosed as investigations are ongoing.