Archive · 25 Nov 2025
15-Year-Old Dies by Suicide
A 15-year-old girl in the 9th grade died by hanging herself in her school's dormitory.
She left a note saying that the school principal had sexually abused her and threatened her.
The police have arrested the principal and are investigating what happened.
The girl was living in a hostel that wasn't supposed to be operating.
The police and other officials are looking into the whole situation to find out more about what happened.
The principal is a relative of the organization's director, and the school was using a study room as a dormitory illegally.
A 15-year-old girl died by suicide in her school hostel, leaving a note alleging sexual harassment by the principal.
The principal was arrested under multiple sections of the Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
The victim was living in an illegally operated hostel on the school premises, housing 33 students.
The alleged sexual assault occurred while the girl was cleaning a room, and she was threatened with expulsion if she told anyone.
The school, run by a missionary organization, was using a study room unlawfully as a dormitory.
- Who
- A 15-year-old Class 9 student and the school principal
- What
- The student died by suicide, leaving a note alleging sexual harassment by the principal
- When
- Sunday, November 23, 2025
- Where
- Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- The student allegedly faced sexual harassment and threats from the principal, according to the suicide note
Prosecution
Defense
Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Prosecution
The prosecution alleges that the principal sexually abused the victim and threatened her with expulsion if she told anyone.
Defense
The defense may argue that the principal is innocent until proven guilty and that the allegations are based solely on the victim's suicide note.
- Victim's Age
- 15 years old
- Victim's Grade
- Class 9
- Location
- Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh
- Accused
- School principal
- Allegations
- Molestation, physical abuse, sexual harassment
- Hostel Students
- 33 (22 boys, 11 girls)
- Investigation Deadline
- 7 days
- Charges Filed
- Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act, Section 8 of the POCSO Act, Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita
- School Operation
- Unauthorized hostel operation
Sources
Class 9 Student Found Dead, Note Alleges School Principal Molested Her
Student Tied and Hanged From Tree For Not Doing Homework in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur
15-Year-Old Girl Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh School; Suicide Note Accuses Principal Of Sexual Harassment
Student, 15, Jumps To Death After Being Scolded For Low Marks In Hyderabad
