Bengaluru Class 7 Student Attempts Suicide; Family Alleges Harassment, Assault By Teachers At School
Bengaluru Class 7 Student Attempts Suicide; Family Alleges Harassment, Assault By Teachers At School Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 10:14 IST
Bengaluru Class 7 Student Attempts Suicide; Family Alleges Harassment, Assault By Teachers At School Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 10:14 IST A Class 7 student in Bengaluru allegedly attempted suicide after harassment by teachers, his family claimed. He is undergoing treatment as authorities investigate the incident. A Class 7 student in Bengaluru allegedly attempted suicide. His family has accused teachers of harassment and physical assault. An investigation is underway (AI-generated image/News18) A Class 7 student of a private school in Bengaluru attempted suicide after allegedly facing harassment by teachers, prompting an investigation into the incident. According to the details, the student studies at a school in Mariyappanapalya. His family alleged that he had been subjected to physical punishment by teachers, leaving him with bruises and causing severe mental distress. Following the alleged suicide attempt, the boy was rushed to Natus Hospital in Nayandahalli, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
The student’s parents have accused teachers at the school of repeatedly harassing and beating their son. They alleged that the physical assault left visible bruises on his body and pushed him into mental stress. However, the exact sequence of events leading up to the incident is yet to be officially established. The boy’s father runs a grocery store, while his mother works at a shop. The parents have expressed outrage over the incident and demanded strict action against the teachers allegedly involved as well as the school management. Meanwhile, authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. Later, the principal of the private school visited the hospital where the student is undergoing treatment and enquired about the student’s health. According to the student’s father, the principal told the family that the student had allegedly taken the extreme step after being asked to bring his parents to school.
The student’s parents, however, expressed anger against the school management, alleging harassment by the school. The exact reason behind the incident has not yet been determined, and investigators are expected to record statements from those concerned as part of the probe. No official findings have been released so far, and authorities are continuing to investigate all aspects of the case. [DISCLAIMER: Suicide Prevention. News 18. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata)] News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What actions will authorities take against the school? Authorities are investigating an incident where a Class 7 student allegedly attempted suicide due to harassment by teachers.
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