Maharashtra: Latur Class 6 girl allegedly dies by suicide at Navodaya Vidyalaya; relatives demand probe

NEW DELHI: Relatives of a 12-year-old girl who allegedly died by suicide at a school in Maharashtra's Latur district staged a protest on Monday, demanding a case against the school administration. The Class 6 student, a resident of Taka in Ausa tehsil, was found hanging in her hostel room in Navodaya Vidyalaya on Sunday morning, police said.

While the incident is being described as a case of suicide, the girl's family has raised suspicion about her death and held the school administration responsible. The family has alleged that the school administration informed them around 8 am on Sunday that the child was unwell and undergoing treatment, and she was subsequently shifted to the Government Medical College and Hospital.

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Later, they were informed that the girl had died by suicide. On Monday afternoon, the deceased girl's family members staged a road blockade at Gandhi Chowk and raised slogans. The protest led to a tense situation, disrupting traffic for a considerable time. Police faced difficulty in persuading the protesters to clear the road. "The post-mortem is underway. A case is yet to be registered," assistant police inspector D P Sanap said.

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.