Alarming Rise in Student Suicides: 13-Year-Old's Death Highlights Urgent Need for School Mental Health Reforms

Nov 22, 2025 10:37 pm CST

A concerning trend of student suicides continues as a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra jumped from her school building, with her father alleging teacher harassment. This marks the fourth similar tragedy this month, including cases in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Jaipur, raising critical questions about student mental health support, teacher accountability, and the urgent need for comprehensive anti-bullying measures in educational institutions across India.