Hyderabad Shocker: Student Jumps to Death from School Building After Teacher Slapped Him, Suicide Note Found

Hyderabad: A 14-year-old Class 8 student of a private school died by suicide on Saturday (February 22) by jumping from the fourth floor of the school building after being reprimanded and slapped by a teacher, police said.

Incident Happened After Teacher’s Reprimand

The incident occurred at around 9:30 am when the Physical Education Teacher allegedly scolded the boy in front of other students for "turning the direction" of a CCTV camera inside the classroom, officials said.

Feeling humiliated, the student later sought permission to go to the washroom but instead went to the fourth floor and jumped, police added.

Suicide Note Found

Some students told the media that the teacher had allegedly slapped the boy during the reprimand.

A suicide note, purportedly written by the boy, was found in his book, in which he apologized to his mother for ending his life, police said.

School and Police Investigation Underway

The student was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and statements from students, teachers, and school authorities are being recorded.