Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Mother Dies Seeking Justice in Son’s Hostel Death
Syed Moulabi’s 11-year-old son died at a school hostel in February.
His family believed he was murdered, but the school and police said he died by suicide.
Moulabi spent six months asking authorities to investigate the death.
She said the hostel had serious problems and that officials had not helped her.
On September 10, she consumed rat poison outside the hostel.
She was taken to hospitals but died the next day.
Her death led to protests and demands for justice.
Police said they had investigated the case and questioned nearly 70 students.
A government committee also reported serious problems at the hostel.
Syed Moulabi died after consuming rat poison outside the hostel where her 11-year-old son died in February.
Moulabi and her family alleged that Syed Toushik was murdered, while police and the school management said he died by suicide.
In a video recorded before consuming the poison on September 10, Moulabi blamed alleged harassment and authorities’ failure to deliver justice.
A district collector-appointed committee reportedly found serious lapses, including alleged hostel violations and overcrowded rooms.
Police said nearly 70 students were questioned and CCTV footage and mobile phones were seized during the investigation.
- Who
- Syed Moulabi, the mother of 11-year-old Syed Toushik, died after protesting over her son’s death.
- What
- Moulabi consumed rat poison and later died while seeking action over what her family alleged was her son’s murder.
- When
- Toushik died on February 14; Moulabi consumed the poison on September 10 and died on September 11.
- Where
- Moulabi consumed the poison outside Sri Chaitanya Navodaya Coaching Centre’s hostel in Mulaguntapadu, Singarayakonda, Prakasam district; she died at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad.
- Why
- She said she was ending her life because she had not received justice and alleged harassment by the school management.
Family’s Allegations
School and Authorities’ Account
Cause of Toushik’s Death
Family’s Allegations
Toushik’s family alleged that he was murdered inside the hostel.
School and Authorities’ Account
The school management and police said Toushik died by suicide.
Responsibility for the Deaths
Family’s Allegations
Moulabi blamed school management members for harassment and alleged that the hostel operated improperly, with overcrowded rooms and official inaction.
School and Authorities’ Account
Police said they conducted a thorough and transparent investigation, while the District Education Officer reported violations of High Court conditions and an inspection by an official committee.
Government Response
Family’s Allegations
Protesters and political leaders demanded that the government take responsibility, prosecute the school management, and order further inquiries.
School and Authorities’ Account
Police said investigators questioned students, seized evidence, and that an additional inquiry was conducted on High Court directions.
- Mother
- Syed Moulabi, 31, from Kanigiri
- Son
- Syed Toushik, 11, a hostel student
- Son’s death
- February 14; he was found dead in the hostel bathroom
- Mother’s death
- September 11 at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad
- Investigation
- Police said nearly 70 students were questioned, while CCTV footage and mobile phones were seized
- Administrative findings
- A district collector-appointed committee reported serious lapses during its inspection
- Legal proceedings
- The family filed a case in the High Court, which also directed a separate inquiry by the Additional Superintendent of Police of Nellore