Ryan International School, where a 7-year-old boy was found murdered three days back, tonight said its management is “cooperating to our fullest” with the police investigations and hoped that the guilty would be given the severest punishment as per the law. In a statement, Ryan Pinto, CEO of Ryan International Schools Group, said the school should not be held “culpable of a crime where it is itself a victim of unfortunate circumstances.” Insisting that well being and safety of students is the school’s priority, Pinto said, “We will not succumb to all the various false allegations being made nor will we fuel the various controversies being spread. we should not unjustly be blamed or branded as the perpetrators.” He said the Ryan International Group of schools was facing “one of its saddest periods” since its inception due to the loss of life of one of its innocent students, as a result of a reprehensible crime. “We are all in shock by the horror of this crime that occurred despite various security protocols,” he said. [caption id=“attachment_4031583” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] A file image of the Delhi Police. AFP[/caption] “We share the deep pain and grief of the bereaved parents and family in this darkest hour. on behalf of the entire school staff, students and management we want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family,” the statement said. “It is understandable that everyone is seeking answers. So are we and We are cooperating to our fullest with the police investigations,” said Pinto. He said Ryan has four-decade-long reputation “as a credible educational institution educating lakhs of students across the nation. We would like to emphasise that Ryan School takes all efforts to ensure the security of its students.” The CEO said the the school is giving complete cooperation to the investigating authorities and “we have total faith in the law. We hope that the investigations will be concluded soon, and the guilty get the severest punishment as per the due process of law.” He went on to add, “As the investigations are ongoing, we request all parties concerned to refrain from holding Ryan School culpable of a crime where it is itself a victim of unfortunate circumstances. “The investigation report should be out soon and all parties concerned need to wait until then. We request the public to refrain from turning violent and to let the police do their work.” While expressing confidence that “the truth will ultimately prevail”, he said, “Once again, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Praduman’s parents and We pray that God Almighty would bestow His everlasting peace for the departed soul.”
Gurugram student murder probe as it happened : 2 school staffers sent to two-day police custody
Ryan International School, where a 7-year-old boy was found murdered three days back, tonight said its management is “cooperating to our fullest” with the police investigations and hoped that the guilty would be given the severest punishment as per the law.
 "Gurugram student murder probe as it happened : 2 school staffers sent to two-day police custody")
Hackers take over Ryan International School website in memory of Pradyuman Thakur
Ryan International School’s website was hacked on Wednesday by a team of hackers who call themselves as Team Kerala Cyber Warriors or GHO57_R007. However, the website is no longer accessible.
The website was hacked on the same day when the Bombay High Court granted relief to Augustine Francis (73) Pinto, founder of the Ryan International School and his wife Grace Pinto, managing director of the Ryan International Group of Institutions in connection with the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur. Read more here .
Forensic team has recovered weapon, says Gurugram police chief
#RyanMustAnswer#MegaExclusive
— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) September 13, 2017
The forensic team has recovered the weapon: Sandeep Khirwar, Gurugram Police Chief https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/DbU0P15R8u
We hope our investigation satisfies parents, court in due course, says Gurugram police chief
Gurugram police chief Sandeep Kairwar says they are trying their best to satisy the parents and the court through their investigation. “There are legitimate questions which we are trying to answer, in due course we will find the answer,” says Kairwar.
Gardener claims to have seen Pradyuman lying in blood, debunking earlier versions
Harpal, 25, an employee of the Ryan International School on Sohna Road, said he saw the Class II student lying in a pool of blood in the corridor close to the toilet’s main door.
“I went there to have water from the water cooler installed near the toilet. Some children were shouting ‘please call Anju Madam’. At the same time, I saw the bus conductor coming from the main gate side. Kumar’s clothes didn’t have any blood stains on them,” said Harpal, a gardener in the school.
“Minutes later, Anju Madam arrived there and sought the bus conductor’s help to carry the child to a vehicle to shift him to a private hospital. Kumar took Praduman to the vehicle,” Harpal said. – IANS
Pradyuman’s classmate refuses to return to school; shares details of fateful day
#EXCLUSIVE - Pradhyuman's classmate speaks exclusively to CNN-News18 #RyanInternationalSchool. pic.twitter.com/Vc79PhzqnQ
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 13, 2017
However, 15-minute CCTV capture nails conductor Ashok as killer
#RyanMustAnswer
— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) September 13, 2017
Big revelation: CCTV captured conductor going inside toilet. Watch this detailed report from @ShamsTahirKhan pic.twitter.com/anlCRWPpuH
Police plan to recreate crime scene
Multiple versions of what happened and pressure from parents and media has perhaps led police to start fresh interrogation. What seemed like an open and shut case is probably being reviewed. Police even plans to recreate the murder scene.
#BREAKING - Entire teaching staff of #RyanInternationalSchool called inside school premises for interrogation | @TanushreePande pic.twitter.com/qP1Kp3iE5C
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 13, 2017
The entire staff arrives at school
Gurugram: Principal and teachers reach #RyanInternationalSchool (Bhondsi) as police have called them for investigation. pic.twitter.com/uAIdAV1WlE
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017
All 50 teachers of Ryan International school have been called for questioning
#BREAKING - Entire teaching staff of #RyanInternationalSchool called inside school premises for interrogation | @TanushreePande pic.twitter.com/Wmr28ZSyfI
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 13, 2017
Pradyuman Thakur’s father has opposed bail plea
The father of a seven-year-old boy murdered inside the Gurugram branch of the Ryan International School in Haryana last week, filed an application on Wednesday in the Bombay High Court seeking dismissal of the anticipatory transit bail plea filed by the school’s trustees.
Varun Thakur intervened through his lawyers Sushil K Tekriwal and Mamta Tekriwal in the hearing of the bail plea of the three school trustees – Augustine F Pinto, Grace Pinto and Ryan Pinto.
HR Jayesh head Jayesh Thomas sent to Bhondsi till 18 September
HR head Jayesh Thomas of #RyanInternationalSchool sent to Bhondsi. Will produced to special court on Sept 16 @HTGurgaon @htdelhi @htTweets pic.twitter.com/Jw91yU3lg8
— Dr. Leena Dhankhar (@leenadhankhar) September 13, 2017
Ryan International School in Greater Noida brings in new rules to ensure safety of students
#RyanInternationalSchool Greater Noida brings various rules to ensure safety. Promises verification of staff @htTweets @HTNoidaGzb pic.twitter.com/0NLRVh4Dgl
— Vaibhav (@Vaibhav_Rptr) September 13, 2017
Student unions from Mumbai demand proper investigation
#Studentunions from #Mumbai ask for proper investigation in #PradyumnaMurderCase against #RyanInternationalSchool at #Bombayhighcourt pic.twitter.com/Vd6l1CQ5a1
— Vidya (@journovidya) September 13, 2017
Maneka Gandhi, Prakash Javadekar to hold meeting soon
A high-level meeting will be chaired by Maneka Gandhi, Prakash Javadekar along with officials of the two ministries, NCPCR, CBSE, NCERT, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for tightening child safety on school premises.
Ryan International Group’s northern zone head Francis Thomas sent to police remand till 16 September
#Ryan International Group's northern zone head Francis Thomas sent to police remand till Sept16,HR head sent to judicial custody till Sept18
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017
Gruesome details of what happened and what the school claimed
#RyanInternationalSchool boy's death: Here are some of the gruesome details that have come to light#middayNews https://t.co/RdFYiHyTVC pic.twitter.com/SgbvaAWMtO
— Mid Day (@mid_day) September 13, 2017
Ryan Group official had moved SC seeking transfer of case
An official of the Ryan Group on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the student murder case from outside a local court at Sohna, alleging the bar has restrained lawyers from representing the accused in the sensational case.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Amitava Roy and AM Khanwilkar considered the submission of senior advocate KTS Tulsi that the fundamental right of a person to be represented by a lawyer of his choice is getting infringed.
Interim relief for Pintos to continue
#BREAKING - #RyanInternationalSchool Murder Case: Interim relief for Pintos to continue. pic.twitter.com/OHG8llhjck
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 13, 2017
Bail plea was file by Pintos on Monday
The bail plea by the trustees of the St Xaviers Education Trust — which manages the Ryan International Schools across India was filed apprehending arrest on Monday.
The Pinto family had applied for the anticipatory transit bail to move an appropriate judicial authority in Haryana — which came up for hearing on Tuesday when the court posted it for Wednesday. IANS
Bombay HC defers hearing of Pintos, founders of Ryan Empire
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday adjourned till afternoon the hearing in the anticipatory bail plea filed by Ryan International School trustees in a case involving the murder of a Class II student at their Gurugram branch.
The adjournment follows an intervention application — filed by the father of seven-year-old Pradhyuman Thakur, who was murdered inside the Haryana school on 8 September — seeking dismissal of the anticipatory transit bail plea filed by the school trustees.
Barun Chandra Thakur intervened through his lawyers Sushil K Tekriwal and Mamta Tekriwal in the hearing of the bail plea of the three school trustees – Augustine F Pinto, Grace Pinto and Ryan Pinto. IANS
Transit anticipatory bail application of Pintos adjourned for Thursday
Pradyuman death case: Transit anticipatory bail applications of AF Pinto, Grace Pinto & Ryan Pinto adjourned for tomorrow
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017
Ryan International Group’s northern zone head Francis Thomas, branch (Bhondsi) coordinator produced in Sohna court
Pradyuman death case: Ryan International Group's northern zone head Francis Thomas & branch (Bhondsi) coordinator produced in Sohna court
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017
There was no verification process for us, says Ryan International School security guard
School never asked for any verification process, management said our contract has ended; Blood was mopped off crime scene: Security Guard pic.twitter.com/wRSAWseHiu
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 13, 2017
Ryan school management to appear in Sohna court at 4 pm
The management of Ryan International school will appear in the Haryana court at 4 pm today, News18 reported.
Victim’s father opposes pre-arrest bail plea of Ryan trustees
The father of murdered Class II student Pradyuman Thakur is opposing the pre-arrest bail plea of the Ryan group trustees, News18 reported.
Actress Renuka Shahane ‘horrified’ at brutal murder, bashes school for security lapses
Shahane lists out a range of red flags that should have been enough to raise alarm at the school.
In the case of the Gurugram murder there were so many breaches of security.
- That the bus conductor or driver were allowed to use the same washroom as the kids.
- The accused was allowed to carry a knife inside the school.
- There was no female attendant from the school outside the washroom.
- When the child screamed there was no one to help immediately.
- The school management tried to cover up the crime
- There was a huge breach in the school wall; no doubt a huge risk to the security of the school
Bhopal Police issues advisory to schools after murder at Gurugram school
In view of murder at #Gurugram's Ryan Intl School,Bhopal Police issues advisory asking schools to undertake Police verification of staff.
— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017
Nitish Kumar speaks to deceased’s family, urges Manohar Lal Khattar to meet them
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday spoke with the family members of a seven-year-old boy who was killed in the toilet of a Gurugram school.
Kumar also spoke with his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar, requesting him to meet the family members who hail from Bihar’s Madhubani district.
Inspection of crime scene shows security at school far from satisfactory
CNN-News 18’s report from the crime scene revealed that the staff washrooms, where the 7-year-old’s body was found, was not secured properly. Lack of CCTV cameras in that particular section of school has been observed, also a broken window to the washroom could become an easy escape root for outsiders trying to break into the school premises. Watch the full report.
#EXCLUSIVE – Visuals from the spot where Pradyman was killed at #RyanInternationalSchool | @TanushreePande pic.twitter.com/QRNvh8N0z9
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 11, 2017
HRD Ministry resends security advisory to private schools
The HRD ministry has once again sent the existing security advisory to private schools urging them to put in place the measures suggested. Union minister Prakash Javadekar said that he will also ensure that more women employees are hired to make the public space for kids safer.
In 2015, a five-year-old had died at the same school after falling into an open septic tank
According to CNN-News 18, another tragedy had hit the same branch of the Ryan International School, allegedly due to safety lapses. A five-year-old was found dead after he accidentaly fell into an open septic tank.
Three teachers, five other employees of Ryan International School being questioned
#EXCLUSIVE – 3 teachers and 5 other employees of #RyanInternationalSchool are detained inside a room | @akash_kolluru pic.twitter.com/rMjGqaDQzO
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 11, 2017
Ryan International School’s trustees seeks anticipatory bail
The trustees of the Ryan International Schools on Monday filed an application in the Bombay High Court seeking anticipatory transit bail to move an appropriate court in Haryana in a seven-year-old’s death at their Gurugram school, official sources said.
“Yes, the trust’s lawyers have moved an application for an anticipatory transit bail to enable them to go to Haryana and file an application before an appropriate court for relief,” said an official connected to one of the schools in Mumbai, who declined to be identified.
The matter is likely to come up for hearing before the High Court on Tuesday, the official added.
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