Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Class 12 student dies by sucidie
Press Trust of India | October 27, 2026 | 09:25 PM IST | 1 min read
Police received a PCR call regarding the incident, following which the girl was taken to DCB Hospital, where she was declared brought dead, an official said
NEW DELHI: 17-year-old Class 12 student was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home in Wazirpur JJ Colony in northwest Delhi, police said on Tuesday. The deceased was a student of a Sarvodaya Vidyalaya. Her body was found at her residence under the jurisdiction of Bharat Nagar police station when her family members were away. Police received a PCR call regarding the incident, following which the girl was taken to DCB Hospital, where she was declared brought dead, a police officer said.
According to the girl's mother, Muskan was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside the house. The family members have suspected foul play and the police are investigating the matter. Police said that no suicide note was found at the spot. The body has been shifted to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial (BJRM) Hospital for postmortem. Police have initiated an enquiry into the incident and are investigating all possible angles. Further investigation is underway.
If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
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