This is reported by URA.RU with reference to the SU SK Telegram channel for the region.

“The investigation department received a report of physical violence against one of the students by a teacher during the educational process. Based on this fact, a criminal case was initiated on the grounds of a crime under Art. 116 of the Criminal Code of Russia (beatings),” the message said.

The incident at school No. 1 for children with disabilities occurred on February 5. The video that went online shows how the teacher hit the girl hard on the shoulder during a lesson. After the incident, he was fired from the school.

It was previously reported that after the incident, the prosecutor's office began an investigation at the educational institution.