A young student named Farhan has reportedly died after being subjected to severe corporal punishment by teachers at a madrassa in the Chaliyar area of Khwazakhela tehsil, Swat district.

According to police, the child was allegedly beaten for being absent from the religious seminary. 

He was shifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where doctors confirmed his death.

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Police have taken notice of the incident and registered a case against three madrassa teachers. 

A police spokesperson confirmed that one suspect has been arrested, while raids are ongoing to apprehend the remaining two.