India, May 12 -- A video of a teacher allegedly mercilessly beating a student at a tuition went viral. The educator, identified as Sumit Sehgal, has now addressed the backlash and called the video skit. The student, who was seen in the clip, also supported the teacher's version. He backed the teacher's story, clarifying that the two were merely enacting how educators from previous generations would resort to physical punishment over minor issues.

The video, which went viral, captures the inside of a tuition classroom. While all the students are sitting on benches, one is sitting on the floor at the front of the class.

As the video progresses, a man is seen beating the student mercilessly and verbally abusing him. The beating goes on for...