Gurgaon Ryan International School murder LIVE UPDATES: I appeal all parents to refrain from any violence, says Pradyuman’s father

“It’s been two days that my son is dead and we all miss him a lot. My only wish is that the truth should come out and justice given to my wife and me. There is something which the local police are missing and so the case should be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). I am not happy with the police investigation, and I want a detailed investigation as there is something which is missing in the probe. There are a lot of loopholes which need to be investigated and the CBI can do in-depth investigation which will clear the motive of the murder,” he said.

Parents protest at Ryan International School

“The murder took place within 10 minutes, which means the conductor was already prepared to kill my son. As soon as the kid entered the toilet, the accused attacked him. Also, why did no one listen to my child when his throat was slit? Did they ignore deliberately? I think the investigation is being influenced by someone who does not want the truth to come out. No culprit must be spared. Even if one of them is let loose, it’ll boost the morale of people like them,” he added.

Here are the LIVE updates:

08.00 pm: A candle light march was also held outside Pradyuman’s residence.

07.55 pm: Protestors held a candle light march at Gurugram’s Subhash Chowk, over Pradyuman’s murder at Ryan International School in Bhondsi.

Candle light protest at #Gurugram‘s Subhash Chowk, over #Pradyuman‘s murder at #RyanInternationalSchool in Bhondsi. #Haryana pic.twitter.com/I3qrli7lPy

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

07.50 pm: The Congress accused the Haryana government of not acting against the management of Ryan International School. Party chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala alleged laxity on the state government’s part in not implementing the safety guidelines which were enumerated in 2014. “We demand that the government register a criminal case against the management of Ryan International School and take decisive action against them. We also hope that the Haryana government (would) immediately hand over the investigation in the matter to the CBI…as per the demand of the victim’s father. The central government should accord its approval soon,” he said.

07.40 pm: “I know there is anger in parents but I appeal all of them to refrain from any violence and only protest in peaceful manner,” said Varun Thakur on Monday evening.

07.30 pm: Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “There should be more and more women employees in schools and school buses can also have women drivers so that there is more safety for students.” “The culprits will be booked and charge-sheeted and we will address this issue,” he added.

06.15 pm: According to news agency ANI, Gurugram Police Commissioner Sandeep Khirwal during a press meet said that the police are putting all building blocks together so that they can get good case against the accused. He also said that the police went for investigation in Mumbai to understand organisational structure of school before entering into next step of the probe.

06.00 pm: The education department of Uttar Pradesh has made police verification of the staff, bus drivers and conductors mandatory for the schools in Lucknow in the wake of the brutal murder of Pradyuman.

03. 20 pm: Fourteen police teams have been constituted to probe the case and for questioning the school staff while a SIT team has been sent to Mumbai to interrogate school CEO Ryan Pinto and director Albert Pinto.

03.00 pm: Ryan Group’s northern zone head Francis Thomas and branch (Bhondsi) coordinator sent on 2-day police remand.

02.35 pm: SC seeks CBSE’s response on plea seeking framing of guidelines to fix responsibility of schools on issue of children’s safety

02.30 pm: Police to question school’s driver, gardener, and few others to probe possibility of accomplices in the murder

02.20 pm: Ryan International Group’s northern zone head Francis Thomas and 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 pic.twitter.com/jpG0RSxxdz

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

02.10 pm: SHO, Arun, of Sadar Police Station on Sohna Road has been suspended in connection with the baton-charge on protesting parents and journalists outside the Ryan International School in Gurgaon.

02.05 pm: Thakur’s lawyer sought CBI investigation into the case and added that a tribunal or authority should hear such types of cases

02.00 pm: 

Full faith in SC & have also received a positive response from Haryana Govt: Varun Thakur, father of #Pradyuman #RyanInternationalSchool pic.twitter.com/5ALOHk4uMo

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

01.50 pm: SC issues notice to Centre, HRD Ministry and Haryana Govt seeking report within 3 weeks

01.45 pm: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar spoke to Varun Thakur today assuring him of a CBI investigation

01.30 pm: Parents filed a complaint against Vasant Kunj branch of Ryan International School citing several security lapses. They mentioned that among other lapses they complaint that several CCTVs were dysfunctional, a water tank was left unlocked, etc.

01.15 pm: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had a telephonic conversation with the mother and uncle of Pradyuman today. He also spoke to Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar requesting him to meet the grieving family. CM Khattar assured him of that, ensuring impartial and fast probe.

Heinous crime! Talked to CM Khattar. He is concerned & assured no culprit would be spared: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on #Pradyuman murder case pic.twitter.com/XtrvhTwKD2

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

1.00 pm: “We had been interrogating Acting Principal since day before yesterday and she is in hospital now. Investigation underway,” says DCP South

12.50 pm: Ryan International School CEO Ryan Pinto files an anticipatory bail application in Bombay High Court. Hearing likely to take place on Tuesday

12.45 pm: Varun Thakur approaches the Supreme Court seeking assurance for his family’s safety and security

12.30 pm: Meanwhile, the team of Haryana Police reaches Mumbai. They will visit Ryan International Group’s headquarter, to question its owner

12.20 pm: Acting principal of Gurugram’s Ryan International School complains of health issues during questioning by police, taken to hospital: Sources (ANI)

12.10 pm: Gurugram Police commissioner said, “Two people from school management arrested yesterday; investigation will be done methodically. Have dispatched teams for document verification so that we are able to investigate the case in totality. Have met injured media personnel, assured if someone had done a targeted attack then no body will be spared.”

12.05 am: 

#Visuals Pradyuman death case: Ryan International Group’s northern zone head Francis Thomas&branch (Bhondsi) coordinator arrested last night pic.twitter.com/6QsXJTxvi0

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2017

12.00 am: Haryana Police sends a team to Mumbai to question #Ryan International Group’s owner

11.55 am: Parents protest at Ryan International School in Greater Noida questioning safety of students after death of Pradyuman in Gurugram branch

Ryan International Noida

11.50 am: At least 11 arrested for setting a liquor shop close to Ryan International School in Gurugram on fire yesterday.

(Source: Express Photo/Manoj Kumar)

11.45 am: The school group’s northern zone head Francis Thomas and Bhondsi branch coordinator arrested last night

11. 30 am: Varun Thakur, father of student killed demands parallel CBI probe; to move Supreme Court

11. 15 am: Police deployment at Gurugram’s Ryan International School amid raging protest by parents of the school students

11. 10 am: There were security lapses, one of the reasons for Pradyuman’s death says his father as he leaves for Supreme Court

10.55  am: All campuses of Ryan International School in Gurugram to remain closed today and tomorrow amid protests, as per state Government order