Class 7 student attempts to end life after alleged classroom punishment
A 13-year-old class 7 student allegedly attempted to end his life after being made to stand outside his classroom for an entire school day over
A 13-year-old class 7 student allegedly attempted to end his life after being made to stand outside his classroom for an entire school day over a minor act of mischief at a private school in west Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Tuesday under the jurisdiction of the Jnanabharathi Police Station. The boy was rushed to a hospital by his family and is currently undergoing treatment. The police said his condition is stable and he remains under medical observation.
The boy, belonging to the Dalit community, was admitted to a private school in Jnanabharati police station limits under the RTE quota. His father claimed that the boy had been complaining of harassment from school staff using “casteist slurs”. He refused to go to school, and the parents had allegedly assured him that he would be admitted to another school upon completion of the term. The complaint lodged by the boy’s parents stated that he was allegedly punished by his class teacher, who reportedly made him stand outside the classroom from morning until evening following a minor incident involving students.
The parents alleged that the prolonged punishment caused severe emotional distress to the child. After returning home, the boy allegedly attempted suicide. The family has sought legal action against the teacher. The Jnanabharathi police said a formal case has not yet been registered. “We will take action
once a complaint is formally registered. As of now, the boy appears to be stable,” a police officer said. (If you are in distress or having suicidal tendencies, please reach out to these helplines: TeleMANAS at 1-8008914416/ 14416, NIMHANS at 08026685948, 9480829670 or SAHAI at 080 25497777, +91-9886444075)
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