Updated March 29th 2025, 20:27 IST
Faridabad: A Class 8 student of a private school in Faridabad allegedly died by suicide after failing his social science exam. The incident took place in Sector 31, leaving the boy’s family and community in deep shock.
According to police, the boy had failed his social science paper, which had stressed him deeply. His exam results were declared on Friday, and after returning home from school, he locked himself in his first-floor room.
When the boy did not come out until late in the evening, his mother went to check on him. Finding the door locked, she looked through a window from the back of the house and saw her son hanging, officials said.
As soon as the mother raised an alarm, neighbors rushed to the house and immediately informed the police. The police arrived at the scene and took necessary action.
The police confirmed that no suicide note was found in the room. However, according to relatives, the boy had been under severe stress after failing one subject.
Sector 31 SHO Surendra Singh stated, "No suicide note was found in the room. However, according to his relatives, he was under stress after failing one subject. We are investigating all aspects."
The boy was his parents' only child, making the tragedy even more devastating for the family. The incident has left the neighborhood in shock, with many expressing grief over the pressure students face due to academic performance.
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Published March 29th 2025, 20:27 IST