UP: Accused by teachers of stealing Rs 10 & assaulted, 10-year-old kills herself
A 10-year-old girl in Muzaffarnagar died by suicide after being publicly humiliated and beaten by teachers over an accusation of stealing 10 rupees. Police have registered a case against the teachers for abetment of suicide as an internal investigation begins.
Why it matters
It raises serious concerns regarding corporal punishment, school safety, and the psychological impact of public shaming on children in the Indian education system.
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 10-year-old girl who dreamt of becoming a wrestler died by suicide at her home in Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday, hours after she was allegedly beaten, publicly humiliated and accused of stealing Rs 10 by her teachers.Police on Wednesday night registered an FIR against two govt school teachers following a complaint by the child’s father.Ayushi, a Class 4 student at Govt Primary School in Pachenda Kalan, Muzaffarnagar district, was known locally for her passion for wrestling. She regularly trained at a local akhara and aspired to pursue the sport seriously.According to the complaint, teacher Savita accused Ayushi of stealing ₹10 from her purse, and telephoned Ayushi’s father, Ashok Rajput, around noon to report the alleged theft.Rajput said that since he was away at work, he requested the teacher to counsel his daughter and send her home.
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