CHENNAI: An 8-year-old boy from Vijayaraghavapuram, studying in Class 4 at a private school in Virugambakkam, was allegedly beaten by the school principal on Wednesday.

The incident took place after the student got into a fight with a classmate.

The school’s principal called both students to her room and struck them with a cane. The boy sustained a swollen leg and other injuries, said a report from Daily Thanthi.

He was treated at the ESIC hospital, KK Nagar before returning home.

Following this, his father lodged a complaint with the KK Nagar police, seeking action against the principal.

Police have launched an investigation.