In the Irkutsk region, a criminal case has been opened against a kindergarten teacher following a formal complaint from parents. The information was released by the regional branch of the Investigative Committee of Russia, which is actively reporting on developments in this matter.
The alleged events occurred in the Slyudyansky district. Investigators describe a pattern of abuse by the employee spanning from November 2023 through January 2024, with reports indicating repeated physical harm to the children under her care.
At present, investigators are gathering evidence to determine the full extent of the incident. A criminal case has been instituted against the teacher on suspicions of torturing two or more children, and legal proceedings are continuing to establish all relevant facts and testimonies.
The prosecutor’s office has stated that law enforcement is actively pursuing the case after receiving a plainte from a Baykalsk resident whose child attends the local kindergarten. Verification activities are ongoing, and the prosecutor’s office oversees the ongoing investigative process to ensure proper standards are met and to safeguard the rights of all involved parties.
Earlier reports indicate that a teacher in Ussuriysk was implicated in an incident involving an attempt to compel a child to sleep, underscoring ongoing concerns about conduct within early education facilities in the broader region. Authorities are ensuring that each case is reviewed thoroughly to prevent any recurrence and to support affected families through the investigation process.