Bengaluru police have made a significant arrest in the ongoing investigation into alleged child abuse at a daycare center on the Capgemini campus. Sujata, who initially brought the abuse videos to light, was arrested on July 3, 2026, and is now named as the sixth accused in the case.
Investigators allege that Sujata not only circulated the shocking footage but also staged one of the clips herself. Police state she locked a toddler inside a washroom and recorded the incident. This act, according to authorities, was driven by a personal dispute with her supervisor, Manjula, who is the prime accused and currently absconding.
Details of the Allegations and Investigation
The case initially gained widespread attention last week after videos surfaced online, purportedly showing toddlers being subjected to various forms of mistreatment. These included children allegedly forced into a washing machine drum, sprayed with water, locked in bathrooms for crying, made to sit on Western commodes, and threatened into silence.
Sujata reportedly admitted to recording one of the viral videos and locking a child in the washroom during police questioning. She is also accused of recording two other videos depicting alleged caregiver mistreatment and forwarding all three clips to a man named Gowtham, who then circulated them widely. Her arrest was based on her statement and digital evidence collected by investigators.
Broader Investigation Continues
Before Sujata's arrest, police had apprehended 55-year-old Vijayalakshmi on July 2, who was remanded to three-day police custody. Efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest Manjula, the primary accused. Three other staff members named in the initial FIR were released after questioning, as evidence did not implicate them.
Following the allegations, Capgemini temporarily shut down the daycare facility, emphasizing its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of its employees' families and pledging full cooperation with the investigation. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) have both taken cognizance of the matter, issuing notices and seeking detailed reports from Karnataka authorities.