Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Three Sainik School Staffers Arrested in Arunachal Cadet's Death
A 12-year-old boy at a special school in Arunachal Pradesh sadly died on November 1st.
His family believes he was being badly treated and tortured by older students.
Before he died, he reportedly sent a message to his sister about this.
Because of these serious claims, the police have arrested three adults who worked at the school and were responsible for the students.
The investigation is ongoing to understand exactly what happened.
Three staffers of Sainik School, Nigolok, have been arrested.
The arrests are in connection with the death of a 12-year-old Class 7 cadet on November 1.
The boy's family alleges he was subjected to severe ragging and mental harassment by seniors.
The cadet reportedly sent a message to his sister alleging he was being tortured by seniors.
A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Ruksin Police Station.
- Who
- Three staffers of Sainik School, Nigolok: Devendra Singh (House Master), Kangge Darin (House Master), and Amar Singh Thakur (Hostel Superintendent)
- What
- Arrested in connection with the death of a 12-year-old cadet, reportedly by suicide
- When
- The cadet died on November 1; arrests were made on Saturday, November 10th.
- Where
- Sainik School, Nigolok, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of severe ragging and mental harassment by seniors, with the cadet reportedly sending a message about being tortured
- Location
- Sainik School, Nigolok, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- November 1
- Victim's Age
- 12 years old
- Victim's Grade
- Class 7
- Legal Section
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Arrest Date
- Saturday
