Prosecutors Investigate Police Officer for Allegedly Asphyxiating Student in School

Peru's Public Ministry is investigating a police officer for alleged abuse of authority and attempted homicide after an incident at a school in San Martín de Porres. The sub-lieutenant, Anaí Ramos, is accused of grabbing a student by the neck. The confrontation reportedly began when the officer attempted to confiscate the student's cell phone during a presentation at the Villa Angélica school. When the student refused, the officer allegedly took her outside the classroom and applied pressure to her neck. The student informed the officer that she suffered from asthma, which is a key factor in the attempted homicide investigation. The prosecutor's office has ordered preliminary inquiries, including statements from the student, the officer, school staff, and the Ministry of the Interior's public prosecutor. They will also review available video recordings and check for security cameras within the school to corroborate accounts and establish accountability. The case gained public attention after the student's complaint was widely shared, leading to the National Police temporarily relieving the officer of her duties pending investigation. Educational authorities, including the Regional Directorate of Education of Lima Metropolitana (DRELM) and UGEL 02, have also launched their own inquiries and separated the officer from her activities at the school.