Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Class VII Tribal Student Dies at Andhra Pradesh Ekalavya School
A 12-year-old student named Arpit died at his residential school on Thursday.
He was studying in Class VII at Ekalavya School.
The school is in Anasabhadra in Parvatipuram Manyam district.
Reports say he went into a room and used a towel to hang himself from a window.
His parents said they were not satisfied with the explanations from school staff.
They believed the replies from the principal and staff were inconsistent.
The reason for the death has not been established in the report.
Officials ordered action against the principal and warden while the circumstances are questioned.
A 12-year-old Class VII student died by suicide at Ekalavya School in Anasabhadra.
The incident occurred on Thursday in Makkuva mandal, Parvatipuram Manyam district.
The student, identified as Arpit, reportedly hanged himself from a window using a towel.
His parents questioned the circumstances, citing inconsistent replies from the principal and staff.
Following Minister Gummidi Sandhyarani's orders, the principal was suspended and the warden removed.
- Who
- Arpit, a 12-year-old Class VII student; his parents and Ekalavya School staff are also involved.
- What
- Arpit died by suicide, and officials later ordered disciplinary action against school personnel.
- When
- Thursday; the report does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Ekalavya School at Anasabhadra in Makkuva mandal, Parvatipuram Manyam district.
- Why
- The reason is not established; Arpit's parents expressed doubts about the circumstances and cited inconsistent school explanations.
Family Concerns
Official Response
Circumstances of the death
Family Concerns
Arpit's parents expressed doubt and alleged inconsistencies in the principal's and staff's replies.
Official Response
Officials responded by suspending the principal and removing the warden from service, but the report does not state a definitive official explanation for the death.
- Student
- Arpit, aged 12
- Class
- Class VII
- School
- Ekalavya School, Anasabhadra
- Reported method
- Hanging from a window with a towel
- Location
- Makkuva mandal, Parvatipuram Manyam district
- Administrative action
- Principal Suresh was suspended and the warden was removed from service
- Order
- The action followed orders from Minister Gummidi Sandhyarani