Amritsar: Class 12 student dies by suicide under fee pressure; school accused of harassment

A deeply distressing and alarming incident has emerged from Amritsar. A Class 12 student, residing in the city, died by suicide due to pressure over fees and alleged torture by the school. According to sources, the student consumed poison at her residence on Monday. Upon learning of the incident, the police have launched an investigation and are examining all circumstances surrounding the case.

Local residents and family members allege that the school had been persistently pressuring the student’s family to pay the fees. It is being claimed that due to non-payment, the school administration subjected the student to both mental and physical harassment. The family has accused the school administration of mistreating the student for not paying the fees on time, which led to her mental breakdown. However, the school administration has not yet issued any official statement regarding the matter.