Five caregivers are currently under investigation following the circulation of disturbing videos that triggered nationwide outrage.
For working parents, an office daycare is meant to ease a major daily concern—drop your child off, go to work, and trust they’re safe just a few steps away.
That’s why reports of what allegedly happened inside a daycare at Capgemini’s Bengaluru campus have deeply unsettled many people.
Police have launched an investigation after videos surfaced online allegedly showing toddlers being subjected to disturbing treatment by caregivers. The footage, which spread rapidly across social media, has triggered widespread outrage and led to both criminal and child welfare probes.
According to police, five women employed at the daycare have been booked after videos allegedly showed children, believed to be between two and three years old, being confined in bathrooms, placed inside the drum of a front-loading washing machine, and sprayed in the mouth with water from a toilet jet. The allegations were first reported by NDTV and have since been echoed by multiple Indian news outlets.
Investigators believe some of the children may have been punished simply for crying. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage, viral videos, and witness statements to determine the sequence of events and verify the allegations.
The allegations came to light after parents raised concerns and videos were brought to the attention of authorities. Investigators are now examining events at the Brookefield daycare centre, which caters to employees at Capgemini’s HAL campus.
Capgemini has temporarily shut down the daycare facility while the investigation is ongoing. In a statement, the company said it has zero tolerance for child abuse and is fully cooperating with authorities, while also conducting an internal inquiry.
The matter has also been taken up by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which is reviewing the complaints alongside the ongoing police investigation.
No arrests have been announced so far. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and further charges or regulatory action may follow depending on the evidence uncovered.
