India, July 4 -- The purported abuse of toddlers at a daycare centre operating inside the Capgemini campus in Bangalore has sent ripples of concern across the country about the safety of children in corporate creches. The incident came to light after CCTV footage and videos reportedly recorded inside the facility allegedly recorded by a whistle-blower surfaced online which showed caregivers/nannies physically and emotionally abusing toddlers.

According to police, the footage showed toddlers being locked inside washrooms, frightened by being placed inside a front-loading washing machine that was not switched on, and sprayed with water using a toilet jet to stop them from crying. Following complaints from parents, Bangalore Police arrested...