School Accused of Driving Student to Suicide

Tensions are high outside St. Columba's School as protesters, including the family of Shourya Patil, demand accountability for the suicide of the Class X student. Four teachers were suspended a day prior, but protesters insist on their arrest, accusing the school of negligence and attempting to cover up the incident. The family and friends are seeking justice for Shourya, organizing further demonstrations and a candlelight vigil at India Gate.

Friends and fellow students describe a "toxic environment" within the school, citing alleged daily threats from teachers, disciplinary actions for minor issues, and public humiliation. Shourya's friends recount an incident where a teacher allegedly humiliated him after a slip, dismissing his distress. Current students, speaking anonymously, claim school authorities are preventing them from witnessing the protests, directing them to use alternate exits.

Protesters emphasized Shourya's final wish to donate his organs as proof of his strength, refuting any notion of weakness. The grief-stricken family is devastated by the loss. The ongoing demonstrations highlight the community's demand for transparency and justice for the young student, with plans for continued protests at the Delhi Police headquarters.