A deeply disturbing incident has shaken the educational community in Ajmer, Rajasthan, where a 16-year-old girl, a Class 10 student, attempted to end her life on Tuesday. The teenager consumed phenyl at her home after allegedly facing persistent harassment and denial of her board examination admission card by her school teachers.
Suicide Note Details Alleged Verbal Torture and Isolation
The girl, whose identity is being protected, left behind a heart-wrenching suicide note that paints a grim picture of her school environment. In the note, she explicitly accused her teachers of subjecting her to verbal torture and systematic isolation. She wrote, "I am sorry that I have to do this because I did not like going to school. Everyone used to torture me and no one would talk to me, and if someone did, they would be told that I am not a good girl."
Targeted Harassment and Friendship Sabotage
The note further reveals that the harassment extended to sabotaging her only friendship in school. "I had only one friend in school and teachers called her parents and told them that they should not let the both of us talk," she wrote. This alleged campaign of isolation reportedly began at the start of her Class 10 academic year, with the student stating, "I did not like going to school since the beginning of Class 10. All teachers used to verbally torture me."
Denial of Board Exam Admission Card: The Final Trigger
The immediate catalyst for this extreme step appears to be the school's refusal to issue her the crucial admission card for the upcoming board examinations. According to her mother's statement to the police, the family had been desperately trying to secure the card for the past four days.
The situation escalated from a parent-teacher meeting in January, where the teacher cited her daughter's attendance at 60%. However, within a few days, the attendance was reportedly revised down to 50%, leading to the denial of the admission card. The final blow came on Tuesday morning when the school sent an official notice via WhatsApp, formally barring her from appearing for the board exams.
Student's Despair Over Her Future
In her note, the girl directly linked the attendance issue and the denial of the exam card to her future being ruined. She expressed her utter despair, writing, "...and now my attendance is low, so these people are ruining my future. I cannot bear it anymore. I am sorry."
Current Status and Police Investigation
Following the suicide attempt, the girl was rushed to JLN Hospital in Ajmer, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Her condition is being closely monitored by medical professionals.
Simultaneously, the Alwar Gate police station has registered a case and initiated a thorough investigation into the grave allegations made in the suicide note. Police officials are examining the contents of the note and recording statements from the girl's family, including her mother, to understand the full sequence of events and the alleged role of the school authorities.
This tragic incident raises serious questions about student welfare, mental health support systems within schools, and the immense pressure surrounding board examinations. It highlights the critical need for:
- Robust anti-bullying and harassment policies in educational institutions.
- Accessible counseling services for students facing academic or emotional distress.
- Transparent and compassionate communication between schools, students, and parents, especially concerning critical academic milestones like board exams.
The community in Ajmer awaits the findings of the police investigation, hoping for justice for the young student and systemic changes to prevent such tragedies in the future.
