Faridabad student dies by suicide, parents allege teacher scolded her over ‘biryani’
A Class 11 student in Faridabad died by suicide after allegedly being punished by a teacher for eating lunch without permission. While the student's family claims she was humiliated by being forced to stand outside for hours, the school principal has denied these allegations.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked local concern regarding school disciplinary practices and the mental health of students in private educational institutions.
GURGAON: A student of Class 11 jumped to her death from the third floor of a private school on Ghazipur Road, Dabua Colony, in Faridabad on Tuesday.Police said the incident occurred around 1pm. The school staff took the student to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared her dead.Her father has alleged that the teacher had punished her. He said his daughter felt humiliated and took the extreme step. "There was no issue at all; in every way she was doing well, even in studies she was fine.
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