Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Upset Over Marks, 14-Year-Old Student Jumps From 19th Floor in Thane
A 14-year-old girl in Thane was very sad about her school grades.
Even though she studied a lot, she wasn't getting good marks.
Her teachers also told her she needed to do better, which made her feel even more worried.
Sadly, she jumped from the 19th floor of her building.
She was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
The police are looking into the sad event.
A 14-year-old Class 6 student died after jumping from the 19th floor of her building in Kalyan West, Thane.
Police stated the student was distressed over her academic performance and low marks in pre-Diwali exams.
She reportedly struggled to improve her grades despite regular studying, leading to increased anxiety.
Teachers' advice for her to perform better intensified her stress.
The police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the incident.
- Who
- A 14-year-old Class 6 student
- What
- Died after jumping from the 19th floor of her residential building
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kalyan West, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Distressed over academic performance, low marks, and academic pressure
Academic Stress
Family Distress
Causation
Academic Stress
Police cite academic stress and low exam scores, intensified by teacher advice, as the primary reason for the student's actions.
Family Distress
The student was feeling overwhelmed by her struggle to improve marks despite regular studying, and this pressure deeply affected her.
- Victim's Age
- 14
- Victim's Class
- 6th
- Location
- Kalyan West, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Building Floor
- 19th floor
- Incident Type
- Suspected Suicide
- Police Case
- Accidental death
