Delhi Teen's Harrowing Note Exposes School Torture: 'I Felt Like I Was Dying'
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A 16-year-old Class 10 student's tragic death at a west Delhi metro station has left the nation in shock. The teenager, who had been a student at a well-known central Delhi school since Class 2, took his own life after allegedly being subjected to months of harassment and humiliation by his teachers. According to the police, they received a call around 3pm on Tuesday reporting that a boy had fallen from the metro station building. The teenager was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. A handwritten note recovered from his school bag has become central to the investigation. In it, the boy describes the relentless scolding and "torture" he suffered at the hands of his teachers, including four named individuals. He expressed his deep regret for not being able to escape the torment and begged that no other student should be treated the same way. The boy's father, a 48-year-old businessman, revealed that his son had been complaining about constant scolding over petty issues for nearly a year. Despite their efforts to address the situation, the teachers continued to pressure the boy to score better marks, dismissing his explanations and leaving him feeling humiliated. The family had planned to shift him to another school after Class 10, but with the school's discretion over 20 internal marks, they asked him to continue until the board exams. However, the final straw came on Tuesday when the boy collapsed at school, only to be accused of faking it. As news of the death spread, parents and students gathered outside the school on Wednesday, accusing the administration of ignoring repeated complaints about teacher harassment. In response, four staff members – three teachers and one headmistress – were suspended on Thursday after police registered a case against them. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and a police investigation into alleged harassment on campus. The family's appeal for justice and prevention of similar tragedies is a stark reminder that suicides are preventable. For those struggling with mental health issues, help is available. Major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India include 011-23389090 from Sumaitri (Delhi-based) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based).
