Delhi Student Suicide: 16-Year-Old Blames Teachers in Note, Sparks Protests

This special report covers the rising crisis of student suicides in India, focusing on a 16-year-old boy in Delhi who died after jumping in front of a metro train at Rajendra Place station. The incident, which sparked protests, is being investigated by police after a suicide note was found in which the student blamed school staff for his decision. He claimed that 'constant scolding by school staff had driven him to take the step'. The report also touches upon a similar tragedy in Jaipur, where a 9-year-old girl died by suicide, with her parents alleging harassment by classmates. Citing NCRB data, the bulletin highlights a 65% increase in student suicides between 2013 and 2023, framing these deaths as a warning of a growing national crisis requiring urgent action.