Gurugram student murder: Ryan Group's northern zone head, branch co-ordinator sent on 2-day police remand

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Centre, CBI, Haryana govt and the CBSE in connection with the alleged murder of a Class II student of a Ryan International Group School in Gurugram. The deceased's father Varun Thakur had earlier moved the top court, alleging severe administrative loopholes.

Earlier on Sunday, Francis Thomas, the school's northern India head and Jeyus Thomas, coordinator and Human Resource (HR) head were arrested, under section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act.

The child was allegedly killed by the school bus conductor, who was arrested soon after the incident came to light on September 08. 

Here are the updates:-

-Ryan International Group's northern zone head Francis Thomas and branch (Bhondsi) co-ordinator sent on 2-day police remand.

-(In pics) Ryan Group's north head Francis Thomas, branch co-ordinator produced in Sohna Court.

#Pradyuman death case: #Ryan International Group's northern zone head Francis Thomas & branch (Bhondsi) coordinator produced in Sohna Court pic.twitter.com/jpG0RSxxdz

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

-Police likely to interrogate driver, gardener of Ryan school again.

-The Haryana Police to probe main accused and school bus conductor Ashok Kumar's accomplices.

-Ryan International Group's northern zone head Francis Thomas & branch (Bhondsi) co-ordinator produced in Sohna Court.

-Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar spoke to Varun Thakur, the father of the victim, assuring him of a CBI probe, claim reports.

-Full faith in SC and have also received a positive response from Haryana govt: Varun Thakur

-The Supreme Court asks Centre to look into the safety of children in schools across the country.  

-SC seeks reply from Centre in 3 weeks.

-Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, CBI, Haryana govt and CBSE.

-Parents mentioned in complaint that several CCTVs were dysfunctional, a water tank was left unlocked among other lapses.

-Parents file a complaint against Vasant Kunj Branch of Ryan International School, citing several security lapses.

-Heinous crime! Talked to CM Khattar. He is concerned and assured no culprit would be spared, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar tells ANI.

-Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assures full help to the victim's family over the phone and urges Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar for an impartial probe, claims News18.com.

-Gurugram Police Commissioner and DCP visit Ryan International School to recreate crime scene.

-A delegation from the JD (U) has met the family of Ryan International School murder victim.

-Bombay HC is likely to hear the case tomorrow.

-Ryan International Group's CEO moves Bombay High Court seeking an anticipatory bail ahead of his questioning in the case.

-The Haryana Police team will visit Ryan International Group's HQ to question its owner.

-Haryana Police team reaches Mumbai to question Ryan International Group's CEO.

-Pradyuman's father Varun Thakur seeks assurance for his family's safety as he moves SC for CBI probe into the matter.

- As per the sources of news agency ANI, the acting principal of Gurugram's Ryan International School was rushed to hospital after she complained of health issues during interrogation by the police.  

Acting principal of Gurugram's #RyanInternationalSchool complains of health issues during questioning by Police, taken to hospital: Sources

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

- Ryan Pinto, CEO of Ryan International Group to be interrogated by Haryana police. 

- "Have met injured media personnel, assured if someone had done a targeted attack then no body will be spared," the Commissioner added.

- Talking to ANI, Police Commissioner said, "Have dispatched teams for document verification so that we are able to investigate the case in totality."

#Pradyuman death case: SC to hear plea filed victim's father asking for a CBI probe in murder of his 7 year old son

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

- Supreme Court agrees to hear father's plea. 

- Haryana Police sends a team to Mumbai to question Ryan International Group's owner.

- 11 people arrested for setting a liquor shop close to Ryan International School, Gurugram. 

- Francis Thomas, the school's northern India head and Jeyus Thomas, coordinator and Human Resource (HR) head were arrested late Sunday night under section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act. 

-SHO Sadar Police Station, Sohna Road has also been suspended with immediate effect last night for baton charging protestors and journalists.

- Additional security deployed across all campuses of the school, to tackle protests by parents, who are raising questions about the safety of students after the death of Class 2 student in Gurugram branch. 

Police deployment at Gurugram's #RyanInternationalSchool amid raging protests, all campuses of the school in the city closed till tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/mTwAjSdymu

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

- Child's father moved Supreme Court on Monday seeking CBI probe into the horrific crime. 

There were security lapses, one of the reasons for Pradyuman's death says his father as he leaves for Supreme Court #RyanInternationalSchool pic.twitter.com/wBjtseoSXY

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

- The principal and a few teachers of Ryan International School have been arrested. As per the reports, the police are interrogating other teachers too. 

- The state government issued an order stating that all campuses of the aforementioned school will be closed till tomorrow (Tuesday).

#Haryana: All campuses of #RyanInternationalSchool in Gurugram to remain closed today & tomorrow amid protests,as per state Government order

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

- The school management informed parents that the classes will be suspended for another two days "to express solidarity with the parents and family of the child."

- The notification issued to guardians said that classes 6 to 12, will reopen on Wednesday for examinations but the junior and nursery school sections will remain closed until further notice. 

Ryan student murder: What happened so far? 

A class II student was found dead on Friday (September 08) by a school staffer in the washroom on the school campus in Bhondsi area near Gurugram city with a slit throat. Soon after the incident took place, the police arrested Ashok Kumar, conductor of a school bus, for the killing but many believe he was made a scapegoat. The man's family too claimed he was falsely implicated since he was poor.

Earlier on Sunday,  the Special Investigation Team (SIT) averred that the school did not have any separate toilets for staff like drivers and conductors while adding that the administration even did not get their employees identification verified. The report by the investigative team also highlighted that the CCTV cameras of the school weren't working properly and were not installed everywhere. Also, the fire extinguishers were expired. 

The parents of seven-year-old yesterday urged the Haryana government to have the CBI investigate the brutal killing even as state Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said strict action would be taken against the school management and that police probe would be satisfactory.The child's parents said there could be a deeper conspiracy behind the murder.