Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Hostel Death Follows Student’s Removal From Exam
Varsha was a Class 12 student living in a school hostel in Sailana, Madhya Pradesh.
During an exam, a teacher allegedly found a small slip in her pocket.
The teacher took away her answer sheet and sent her back to the hostel.
Later, Varsha’s roommates found her in a suspicious condition.
They called the hostel warden and the police came.
Officials also inspected the room and questioned school staff.
The school principal was removed from his position.
Investigators have not yet said what caused Varsha’s death or whether it was connected to the exam incident.
A post-mortem examination is expected to provide more information.
A Class XII student, identified as Varsha, was found dead in her hostel at Eklavya Model Residential School in Sailana.
A teacher allegedly found a cheating slip in Varsha’s pocket and removed her from an examination around 11:30 a.m.
Roommates found Varsha in a suspicious condition after the examination ended and alerted the warden.
School principal Narendra Gangwal was removed from his post, while officials questioned supervision by the teacher and warden.
Police and forensic officials are investigating the death; its exact cause will depend on the post-mortem report.
- Who
- Varsha, a Class XII arts student and resident of Eklavya Model Residential School; school staff, police and district officials are investigating.
- What
- Varsha was found dead in the hostel after being removed from an examination following the alleged discovery of a cheating slip.
- When
- Tuesday; she was sent to the hostel around 11:30 a.m., and her roommates found her after the examination ended around 1:30 p.m.
- Where
- Eklavya Model Residential School campus in Sailana, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The cause of death and whether it was connected to the examination incident remain under investigation.
Possible Exam-Related Link
Cause Not Yet Established
Connection to the examination
Possible Exam-Related Link
The death occurred after Varsha was removed from the exam, and officials questioned the conduct of the teacher, warden and hostel supervision.
Cause Not Yet Established
Police said they were investigating whether the death was linked to the examination incident or another reason, so no connection had been established.
School responsibility
Possible Exam-Related Link
The tehsildar expressed displeasure over student supervision and reprimanded the teacher and warden; the principal was removed.
Cause Not Yet Established
The reported accounts do not establish that any staff member caused the death, and the investigation and post-mortem were still pending.
- Student
- Varsha, a Class XII arts student from Mewar Panth in Dewas district
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School, Sailana
- Examination
- Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Varsha was removed around 11:30 a.m.
- Allegation
- A duty teacher allegedly found a cheating slip in Varsha’s pocket
- Administrative action
- Principal Narendra Gangwal was removed with immediate effect
- Investigation
- Police, forensic, fingerprint and district officials inspected the scene
- Post-mortem
- The body was being prepared for transfer to Ratlam Medical College for examination