Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Delhi Student Suicide: CCTV Shows Teacher Speaking to Teen
A student from St. Columba’s School in Delhi died by suicide.
The police are investigating and have looked at CCTV footage that shows a teacher talking to the student during a drama class.
The student's father said that four teachers, including the principal, made his son very upset.
The student had a note in his backpack saying sorry to his family and that the teachers were like that.
The government is also looking into what happened.
A Class X student of St. Columba’s School in Delhi died by suicide, allegedly due to mental distress caused by teachers.
Police reviewed CCTV footage showing a teacher speaking to the student during a drama class, where the student allegedly fell and was mocked.
The student's father alleged that four teachers, including the principal, caused deep mental distress to his son.
The FIR includes charges under sections 107 (abetment to suicide) and 3(5) (common intent) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
A suicide note found in the student's backpack apologized to his family and mentioned the teachers' behavior.
- Who
- A Class X student of St. Columba’s School in Delhi
- What
- Died by suicide, allegedly due to mental distress caused by teachers
- When
- November 18 (incident), exact date of suicide not specified
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Allegedly due to mental distress caused by teachers, including being mocked and threatened
- Victim
- Class X student of St. Columba’s School
- Incident Date
- November 18
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Accused
- Four teachers, including the school’s principal
- Legal Charges
- Sections 107 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, with CCTV footage and student statements being reviewed
- Government Action
- High-level five-member panel to conduct a probe
