Two caregivers have been arrested in connection with the alleged abuse of toddlers at a daycare centre operating inside French IT company Capgemini's Bengaluru campus. An FIR has been filed against five caregivers, with police searching for the remaining accused.
The case came to light after videos allegedly showed children being placed inside washing machines, locked in bathrooms and subjected to other forms of abuse. The children, reportedly as young as two, were allegedly punished for crying.
Police are examining CCTV footage, recording statements from parents and staff, and have announced inspections of other corporate daycare centres across Bengaluru.
In a parallel development, the whistleblower who recorded and shared the videos has also been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive footage from the facility, drawing criticism from child rights activists.
Capgemini has temporarily shut the daycare centre and said it is cooperating with the investigation.
Demand for Stricter Regulation of Corporate Crèches
Following the incident, a child welfare panel has recommended that corporate daycare centres provide parents with live video streaming access to improve transparency and child safety. The case has reignited concerns over oversight and accountability in workplace childcare facilities.
The incident has also raised broader questions about corporate responsibility and the regulation of outsourced daycare services. Child rights advocates say the case highlights the need for stricter monitoring, better caregiver training and stronger safeguards to ensure the safety of children in workplace crèches across India.
