'How could parents and teachers watch and remain silent about it? This is a gross violation of child rights,' she added.

The news was first reported July 28 about a government elementary school in Villupuram district organising an 'bravery show' in which students displayed their karate skills.

Later, a motorcyclist rode over the outstretched hands of students from Class 1 to 5 lying on the ground. And then the motorcyclist took his bike over a plank placed over a girl.

The child rights panel said that the report should be sent to the commission about what action has been taken against the school headmaster and the authorities.

'How does your department propose to ensure that such atrocities do not recur in other educational institutions?' asked the notice.

The incident has evoked strong protests from child rights activists across the nation.