Bijapur: Child threatened by teacher dies in suicide attempt

Mangalore Today/ CNN/IBN

Bijapur, Dec 02: A ten-year-old boy who immolated himself in Bijapur succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. The fourth standard student was reportedly depressed because his teacher had threatened to punish him if he did not do his homework.

Bijapur-10 yr student suicide

The child was admitted to hospital with severe burns last week after his suicide attempt. No case has been registered against the teacher. The incident came to light after the boy was found missing at the school prayer meeting.

The child reportedly bought kerosene and set himself on fire inside his classroom.

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A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.	Sun, December-2-2012, 3:59
The age old system being practiced in the Indian school system where the students are intimidated by the teachers like a boot camp has to be totally reformed. The fearful and light-hearted children will do some unexpected things due to their tormet of fear. This terrible intimidation pratice is not used or allowed in the western countries, but the students are doing their work without pain and mental torture. Let that child’s soul rest in peace. What a great pain the family has to suffer for the rest of their life?

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