Tragic Student Suicide Prompts Immediate Action at Delhi School
A prestigious Delhi educational institution has taken decisive action following the heartbreaking suicide of a Class 10 student, suspending four staff members as authorities launch a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
St Columba's School principal Robert Fernandes issued an official order placing three teachers and a headmistress under suspension in response to the serious allegations made by the student's family and the registration of a formal FIR in the case.
School Takes Strict Measures Against Staff
The suspension order, dated November 21, 2025, explicitly prohibits the suspended staff members from visiting school premises or interacting with students, staff, or parents without written permission from the administration. This immediate action reflects the gravity of the situation and the school's commitment to addressing the allegations with utmost seriousness.
The tragic incident occurred when the 10th-grade student jumped to his death at Rajendra Place metro station, sending shockwaves through the school community and prompting urgent responses from both school authorities and government officials.
Family's Heartbreaking Account and Government Response
Speaking to The Indian Express, the boy's father revealed that his son had repeatedly expressed distress about his teachers and requested a school transfer soon after beginning Class 10. In a poignant conversation just one day before the tragedy, the father had promised to change his son's school the following year, unaware of the impending disaster.
The Delhi government's Directorate of Education has established a high-level five-member committee headed by Joint Director Harshit Jain to conduct what it describes as a thorough, objective and time-bound investigation. The committee has been directed to submit a comprehensive report with recommendations within three days.
According to the FIR registered in the case, the student faced consistent harassment from teaching staff, including incidents where he was allegedly pushed by a teacher and mocked during dramatics class. The father claimed that classmates reported a teacher had threatened to call his parents and obtain his Transfer Certificate in the days leading up to the suicide.
Police Investigation Uncovers Critical Evidence
Delhi Police have launched their own investigation, collecting crucial evidence including CCTV footage from both the school and the metro station. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro) Kushal Pal Singh confirmed that authorities are verifying the roles of all individuals named in the FIR.
Investigators discovered a suicide note in the student's backpack where he apologized to his family and directly implicated his school teachers, stating they are like this. This evidence has become central to both the police investigation and the government probe.
The FIR has been registered under sections 107 (abetment to suicide) and 3(5) (common intent) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, indicating the legal seriousness of the allegations against the school staff.
Remembering the Student and Community Response
Friends and classmates remembered the student as a creative individual who loved sports, wrote film scripts in his free time, and aspired to become an actor. His father described him as passionate about extracurricular activities including dancing and Model United Nations sessions.
The student's family conducted his last rites in their hometown in Maharashtra's Sangli on Thursday afternoon, bringing a tragic conclusion to the incident that has raised serious questions about student-teacher relationships and mental health support in educational institutions.
Parents have staged protests at St Columba's School, demanding accountability and systemic changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The case has sparked broader conversations about student welfare and the responsibility of educational institutions in safeguarding mental health.
As investigations continue, the education community awaits the findings of both the police probe and the government committee, hoping for justice for the deceased student and meaningful reforms to protect other children from similar fates.
