Kannauj Tragedy: FIR Filed Against Four Teachers After Class V Student's Alleged Suicide
In a deeply distressing incident, an FIR was registered on Sunday against four teachers in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, following the alleged suicide of a 10-year-old Class V student. The case stems from events at a village primary school, where the minor reportedly took her own life after being scolded by a teacher.
Details of the Incident and Police Action
According to police officials, the case was initiated based on a written complaint filed by the child's mother, one day after the tragic occurrence. The postmortem examination was conducted on Saturday night, after which the body was handed over to the grieving family for last rites.
The sequence of events, as outlined in the complaint and corroborated by local accounts, reveals that the 10-year-old girl attended her village primary school on Saturday. A teacher allegedly noticed that the girl was wearing dirty clothes, leading to a scolding. Subsequently, the teacher sent her out of the classroom. The child returned home in tears, visibly upset by the incident.
Family's Allegations and Legal Proceedings
Police reports indicate that while the girl's mother was working outside the house, the minor allegedly hanged herself in the verandah. Following this, family members came forward with serious accusations against the school staff, claiming that the child had been beaten and subjected to mental harassment. They demanded immediate and stringent action against those responsible.
In response to the written complaint, law enforcement authorities registered a formal case against the four teachers. The charges have been filed under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to the abetment of suicide of a child, and Section 115(2), related to voluntarily causing hurt. This legal step underscores the gravity of the allegations and the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girl's death.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising urgent questions about student welfare and disciplinary practices in educational institutions. Authorities are continuing their probe to ascertain the full details and ensure justice is served in this heartbreaking case.
