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Student's Suicide Sparks Protest: Teachers Under Scrutiny
22 Nov
Summary
- Police collected CCTV footage and questioned classmates regarding a student's death.
- NHRC issued a notice to authorities, demanding a probe into the school's conduct.
- Delhi Education Minister vows to ensure schools adhere to mental health directives.
Delhi police are actively investigating the recent suicide of a 16-year-old student at St. Columba's School. A week's worth of CCTV footage has been collected, and classmates were questioned about alleged mental harassment. The incident has triggered protests from parents and students outside the school premises, escalating concerns over student well-being.
The investigation has led to a case being registered against three teachers and the headmistress under sections pertaining to abetment to suicide and common intention. These individuals have been summoned for interrogation and were temporarily suspended following the protests. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission has intervened, issuing a notice to district authorities to probe the allegations and submit an action report within ten days.
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood has pledged to ensure all schools comply with the Central Board of Secondary Education's directives on student psychological well-being. An inquiry committee has been formed, and schools will be required to report their adherence to mental health guidelines, with the government offering support to those facing implementation challenges.
