Iqra Aziz Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Shocking Noida Daycare Assault

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani actress Iqra Aziz is under fire online following her comments on a harrowing incident involving the assault of a 15-month-old girl at a daycare centre in Noida, India. Social media users have widely condemned her remarks as “tone-deaf” and reflective of “privileged detachment.”

The backlash comes after disturbing CCTV footage surfaced, allegedly showing a daycare worker slapping the infant, throwing her to the floor, and striking her with a plastic belt while yelling threats. The incident has sparked outrage across the region.

Local police confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and a case has been registered under applicable child protection laws. The victim’s parents have also accused the daycare management—particularly the head of the centre—of failing to intervene during the violent episode.

While many public figures expressed sympathy and called for justice, Aziz’s response appeared to minimize the gravity of the situation, drawing sharp criticism and demands for a public apology.

The case continues to prompt conversations about childcare safety, accountability, and the responsibilities of public figures when speaking on sensitive issues.

Iqra Aziz’s statement and public reaction

Following the incident, Iqra Aziz posted an Instagram story urging parents not to send children to daycares unless a trusted family member could supervise. She went further, saying parents without such options should “stop bringing these little flowers into this world.”

The remarks ignited fierce criticism online. Many social media users accused her of ignoring the struggles of working parents and framing the issue as a parenting failure rather than a criminal act.

One user wrote:

“You have the privilege of having your mother around your child. Not everyone has that support. Some mothers work out of necessity, not choice.”

Another added:

“Let’s condemn the abuser, not parents who are doing their best. This is privilege speaking.”

Critics argued that Aziz’s comments failed to acknowledge economic realities, particularly in countries where two incomes are essential for survival.

Others stressed that while cases like the Noida assault are alarming, not all daycare centres are unsafe, and many working families rely on them.

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