"This Has Been Happening for a Long Time": Previous Whistleblower Who Reported Alleged Child Abuse at Capgemini Daycare Was Fired

The alleged Bengaluru daycare abuse case has taken a fresh turn after an official claimed that the employee who first reported the alleged abuse of toddlers at a daycare centre operating inside Capgemini's Bengaluru campus was dismissed from the job after raising concerns with the management.

According to Probation Officer Tilakesh Kumar, the employee had initially informed the daycare supervisor about the alleged mistreatment of children. However, no action was taken at the time, and the whistleblower was allegedly fired instead.

The claim comes as police continue investigating disturbing videos that allegedly show toddlers being subjected to physical abuse inside the daycare facility. Five caregivers have already been booked in connection with the case, while the investigation remains underway.

"This Has Been Happening for a Long Time"

Speaking about the case, Kumar alleged that authorities had suspected abuse at the daycare for some time but lacked evidence to substantiate the allegations.

According to him, the daycare had around 50 to 60 children enrolled, with nearly 15 to 20 children attending every day.

"This has been happening for a long time," Kumar was quoted as saying. He added that officials had previously received indications of abuse but were unable to establish the allegations until the videos surfaced.

Kumar said the situation changed after the complainant shared videos documenting the alleged abuse, prompting authorities to immediately approach the police and register a case.

Videos Allegedly Show Toddlers Being Locked in Bathrooms and Put Inside Washing Machines

The videos, which have reportedly been submitted to the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, allegedly show children as young as two years old being subjected to disturbing treatment.

Some clips reportedly show toddlers being made to sit inside a washing machine while water is sprayed at them using a jet. Other videos allegedly show children being locked inside bathrooms.

Describing the complaint, Kumar said:

"The people who are supposed to take care of the children… they abuse them because the children cry or make some sound. To stop them crying, they take the child and put him/her inside washing machines and lock them in the bathroom… this is the complaint we got."

He further said that after receiving the complaint, officials contacted the complainant, collected the videos, and immediately informed the police, leading to the registration of the case.

How the Bengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Came to Light

The alleged abuse surfaced after a complaint was made to the children's helpline, following which the District Child Protection Unit initiated an inquiry.

Authorities said the daycare centre was operating inside Capgemini's Bengaluru campus and catered to the children of the company's employees.

Police have registered a case against five caregivers in connection with the alleged abuse. The videos have also been forwarded to the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights as part of the ongoing investigation.

Capgemini Responds

Following the allegations, Capgemini said the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and their families remain its highest priority. The company said it is fully cooperating with the investigation and has temporarily shut the Bengaluru daycare facility as a precautionary measure while the inquiry continues.

Investigation Continues

The Bengaluru daycare abuse case has raised serious concerns over child safety at workplace daycare centres and the protection available to employees who report alleged wrongdoing.

While police continue examining the videos and other evidence, the allegation that the whistleblower was dismissed after reporting the abuse has added another dimension to an already disturbing case.

Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further action is expected based on the findings of the inquiry.