Girls invited for kanya bhoj, beaten over missing ₹500 in Indore

A retired teacher in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has been booked after allegedly assaulting seven minor girls aged 8 to 11 and wrongfully confining them in her home. The incident occurred during a Navratri kanya bhoj ritual when an envelope containing Rs 500 went missing, leading her to suspect the children of theft. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and witness statements.