Kerala: Scolded by teachers, Class 10 student jumps off school building, dies

Mangalore Today News Network

Kerala, Oct 23, 2017 : A 15-year-old succumbed to her injuries today after jumping off the third floor of her school building in Kollam district of Kerala.

 

Gouri, a Class 10 student, jumped from the building on Friday after two of her teachers allegedly scolded her. The girl’s relatives alleged that she was harassed by teachers and punished for talking in the class. They alleged that the victim was made to sit with boys as punishment.

Gouri was admitted to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram where she succumbed to her injuries today. Kollam police has registered a case against the teachers for abetment of suicide.



courtesy:India Today