Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- A 13-year-old student from a school in Thelijjawila, Matara, was admitted to the Matara General Hospital on Friday (17) after reportedly being assaulted by an English teacher and a school disciplinary officer.

The student said that the English teacher attacked him with a stick for failing to bring a book to class. He said that while on his way to the washroom, the school's disciplinary officer confronted and assaulted him again for being outside the classroom.

The student told the police that he experienced difficulty in breathing after the two incidents and was given first aid at the school before being taken to the hospital. His father has lodged a complaint with the Malimbada Police.

A spokesman for the Ministry...