Parents demand strict action, mental health reforms after student’s suicide

Families and friends of a Class 10 student who died by suicide staged a protest outside St Columba’s School on Friday, accusing some teachers of mentally harassing him and demanding strict action from the authorities.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

The protestors asserted that the school must be held accountable and urged the government to strengthen mental health safeguards for students.

A family friend of the deceased student's parent, Archana, said that the protesters were seeking more than just suspension, emphasising that strong action should be taken against both the teachers and the school management.

She also mentioned that demonstrators wanted the government-established committee to frame district-level guidelines regarding students’ mental health.