Delhi School Teachers Suspended After Teen Suicide Sparks Big Protest in City

Rajendra Place Metro Station(Delhi)[India] November 20: A recent suicide by a teen has sparked debate all over India. Police said a 16 year old Class 10 student died. It The boy jumped from the platform of Rajendra Place Metro Station. It happened around 2.34 pm on Tuesday if early reports are to be believed. The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately the doctors said he was brought dead. The news spread fast in the area. Many people felt shocked after hearing the news. Rajendra Place Metro Station has been a busy stop since the early years of Delhi Metro and this sad event reminded many of the need for safe spaces for students.

History of the Case and Family’s Claims

The family said the boy had been facing mental pressure in school for one year. They said he was scolded often and felt troubled by some teachers. The parents said he had shared his feelings with school counsellors too. They also said he had told teachers that he felt very low. A police officer said a note was found. In the note the boy named a few teachers and shared that he felt stressed. This case has brought back memories of past student stress cases in Delhi schools and raised new concerns.

School Places Teachers Under Suspension

Four teachers of the school were suspended after an official letter was issued. The letter said there was an FIR filed regarding the case and the matter was under investigation. It also said the teachers would stay suspended till the inquiry was complete. Schools in Delhi have been taking action in similar cases since the early 2000s after rules on student safety became strong. The suspension shows the school wanted to take a serious step at the start of the process.

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Protest Outside the School Building

On Thursday the parents and friends of the boy gathered outside the school in Ashok Palace area. They held placards and asked for strict action. They demanded answers from the school management. Many people from the neighbourhood joined the protest. They said students must feel safe every day. Delhi has seen such protests before after student stress cases. The crowd said they wanted clear steps to stop such incidents in future.

Father Shares His Side of the Story

The father said his son was troubled over small issues in class. He said the boy told him many times that he did not feel respected. He said even the boy’s friends felt troubled by the same teachers. He also said his son fainted in school on Tuesday. He said the teacher did not believe him. He said the boy cried and still the teacher thought he was acting. The family said this made the boy feel helpless. They said the school did not listen even when they shared their concerns.

Conversation on Mental Health and Support

This case has again opened talks on student mental health in Delhi. Many groups reminded people that children need support. They said simple listening can help a lot. They also shared numbers of old helplines in the country. Sumaitri in Delhi and Sneha Foundation in Chennai have been working for many years to support people in distress. The city now waits for the full report from the investigation team. People hope the case will bring real change inside schools.