A missionary school superintendent in Chhattisgarh has been suspended after he denied food to 45 students for two days as punishment for damaging a football. The incident came to light after a video of the children being given biscuits by locals went viral on social media.

The superintendent, Father Peter Sadom, has admitted to denying the children food, but he said he did it to teach them a lesson about "struggling." He has been suspended by the school's management and is facing an inquiry by the district administration.

The incident has sparked outrage among parents and child rights activists, who have called for the superintendent to be held accountable. They have also demanded that the school provide the children with counseling and support.