Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Class 8 Student Dies By Suicide In Palghar Ashram School
A 14-year-old boy named Tushar, who was in Class 8, sadly died by suicide at his school in Palghar.
He was found hanging in his room during prayer time.
Tushar's family has had a lot of hardships, with his father and grandmother passing away, and his mother remarried.
The police are trying to find out if he was being troubled by anyone at school or at home.
This is not the first time something like this has happened in these types of schools, and people are worried about the safety and mental health support for students.
A 14-year-old Class 8 student, Tushar Santosh Wangad, died by suicide at his ashram school in Vikramgad, Palghar district.
He was found hanging in his room during prayer time at around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
Tushar's family situation was difficult, with both his father and grandmother deceased, and his mother remarried.
Police are investigating whether Tushar faced any harassment at school or from external sources.
This incident has raised concerns about safety and mental health support in ashram schools, following similar recent suicides in the area.
- Who
- Tushar Santosh Wangad, a 14-year-old Class 8 student
- What
- Died by suicide by hanging in his school room
- When
- 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday
- Where
- Tribal Service Society ashram school in Vikramgad, Palghar district
- Why
- Unclear, police are investigating potential harassment or mental stress
- Victim
- Tushar Santosh Wangad (14), Class 8 student
- Location
- Tribal Service Society ashram school, Vikramgad, Palghar district
- Time of Incident
- 11:45 a.m. during prayer time
- Method
- Hanging with a nylon rope in his room
- Investigation Status
- Police are investigating all angles, including harassment at school or external sources
- Recent Similar Incidents
- Two student suicides in Ambiste, Wada taluka, a few weeks ago
- Family Situation
- Father deceased, mother remarried, raised by grandmother who also passed away, currently under maternal uncles' care