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Student suicide: Teachers booked for child's death
30 Mar
Summary
- FIR against four teachers after Class V student's suicide.
- Student died by suicide after being scolded over dirty uniform.
- Family and villagers protested at the school, demanding action.
In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, an FIR has been registered against four teachers following the tragic suicide of a 10-year-old student. The incident occurred on Saturday after the Class V student was allegedly scolded for wearing a dirty uniform and sent out of the classroom.
Devastated by the reprimand, the girl reportedly returned home and died by suicide. Her mother filed a complaint, leading the police to book the teachers under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning abetment of suicide and causing hurt. The post-mortem was conducted on Saturday night.
Following the student's death, tension gripped the village. Family members and residents took the body to the school and staged a protest, demanding swift action against the responsible teachers. Senior district officials arrived at the scene to de-escalate the situation and initiate an investigation into the alleged negligence by the school administration and staff conduct.
The police are investigating all angles of the case, with further actions pending the outcome of the inquiry. Villagers expressed their grief and anger, holding the school administration accountable for the student's demise.
