‘Made to stand for 4 hours’: Faridabad teen ‘dies by suicide’ at school

‘She was unfairly disciplined’

The teenager’s father told the police that she was allegedly subjected to punishment during school hours, which left her deeply distressed.

Speaking to reporters, he claimed that a dispute had occurred among some students earlier in the day and that his daughter had been unfairly disciplined. He alleged she was made to stand outside the classroom for nearly four hours.

“She was doing well in her studies. Her behaviour was completely normal when she left for school in the morning. She felt humiliated by the punishment,” he told mediapersons Tuesday.

He claimed that the family was alerted to the incident only after a significant delay.

School denies claims

The school, however, strongly refuted the allegations of mistreatment and the four-hour punishment before the police, senior officials said.

According to police, the school principal stated that the student had asked for permission to use the washroom and was accompanied by a female staff member. But she went towards the terrace and jumped before anyone could intervene, it claimed.

The management added that it is fully cooperating with the authorities in the ongoing probe.

The Indian Express reached out to the principal for a comment over call but did not get a response.

Parents yet to file formal complaint

Investigators said they are reviewing CCTV camera footage from the school corridors and premises to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the incident.

SI Yashpal Yadav, Faridabad Police spokesperson, told The Indian Express, “Early Wednesday, the parents submitted a formal application for a post-mortem to be conducted, but they did not level any allegations against the school through a complaint yet.”

“The post-mortem will be completed later today,” he added.

Police officers stated that further legal proceedings will follow the conclusion of the autopsy and on receiving a formal complaint from the family.