Class 10 Girl, Swirling Key Chain, Suddenly Jumps To Death From School Building During Recess, Fellow Students Rush In Panic, Video Surfaces

Ahmedabad: A 16-year-old student of Som Lalit School in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, tragically lost her life after reportedly jumping from the fourth floor of the school building on Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred during the recess break, and chilling CCTV footage shows the girl walking calmly towards the edge before taking the fatal leap.

According to Pragnesh Shastri, managing trustee of the school, the girl had been enrolled at Som Lalit for the past five years. “During recess, students were out of their classrooms. A few students noticed her walking toward the parapet and tried to stop her. One even held her hand, but she broke free and jumped before staff members could be alerted,” he said.

The girl sustained critical injuries, including a severe concussion, head trauma, and multiple fractures. Although arrangements were being made to shift her to another hospital, she succumbed to her injuries around 10 PM on Thursday.

School authorities revealed that the student had recently returned to school just 15 days ago after taking a month-long medical leave, backed by a certificate from her parents. On the day of the incident, she reportedly appeared distressed and had been shouting in class, according to Principal Leena Arora, who shared the information with police.

Inspector A.A. Desai from Navrangpura Police Station confirmed that a case of accidental death has been registered. Police are currently recording statements from school staff and family members to understand the circumstances that led to the incident. Preliminary reports also indicate that the girl had remained absent for a significant period prior to rejoining school, an aspect that remains under investigation.

The deceased was a resident of Naranpura, where she lived with her parents and siblings. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the community, raising fresh concerns around student mental health and emotional well-being in academic environments.

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