Bengaluru Daycare Horror: Toddlers Allegedly Locked in Bathrooms, Forced Into Washing Machines

July 2, 2026

Bengaluru: A case of alleged inhumane treatment of young children has come to light at a day care center run by Capgemini’s HAL campus in Bengaluru. Following the incident, police have filed a case against five female caregivers and launched an investigation. The matter came to light after videos of the alleged incident went viral on social media.

Children subjected to inhumane punishment

According to police, children aged two to three years were subjected to extreme cruelty. It is alleged that if they cried, they were forced into the drum of a front-loading washing machine, had water poured into their mouths from a toilet jet, and were locked in the bathroom. These allegations have shocked parents and the public.

Parents Angry, Case Reaches Child Rights Commission

After the video surfaced, several parents filed a police complaint. A complaint has also been filed with the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. This incident has deeply shocked families who trusted this daycare center for the care of their children. It has also raised serious questions about the security and monitoring systems of daycare centers operating on corporate campuses.

Capgemini Temporarily Closes Daycare Center

Responding to the incident, Capgemini stated that the safety and well-being of employees and their families is the company’s top priority. The company stated that it is fully cooperating with investigating agencies. As a precaution, its on-campus daycare center in Bengaluru has been temporarily closed while the investigation continues.