Uttar Pradesh: DAV College principal arrested for abetting student suicide
Press Trust of India | November 16, 2025 | 10:25 AM IST | 1 min read
DAV College: The case pertains to the November 9 suicide of Ujjawal Rana, a BA second-year student, in Budhana town of the district.
MUZAFFARNAGAR: The principal of DAV College, Budhana, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged abetment of the suicide of a 22-year-old student, police said. The case pertains to the November 9 suicide of Ujjawal Rana, a BA second-year student, in Budhana town of the district, officials said.
Pradeep Kumar, who was facing non-bailable warrants, was taken into custody by the police.
"The remaining accused will be arrested soon," SP (Rural) Aditya Bansal told reporters. He added that Sanjiv Singh, a physical training instructor at the college, had already been arrested in the case. Police have registered a case against principal Pradeep Kumar, college manager Arvind Garg, Sanjiv Singh, and three policemen.
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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