Narayana School student found dead in Hayathnagar
Hyderabad: A young student was reportedly found dead in his hostel room at a Narayana School under Hayathnagar police station limits on December 17, 2024.
According to the reports, the deceased has been identified as Lohith, a class seven student. Lohith’s family alleges that the tragic incident was a result of harassment by school staff. Parents have protested, demanding a thorough investigation and accountability from the school management.
The Hayathnagar police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. Further details regarding the incident are awaited.
In another incident, a 17-year-old intermediate student, Kaushik Raghav, was found dead by ending his life in his hostel room at Sri Chaitanya Junior College in Miyapur. Parents and student union leaders staged a protest, accusing the college management of delaying in informing them about the incident. The Miyapur police have registered a case.
Pawan, the state president of Telangana Vidyarthi Shakti Sangam, alleged that students at Sri Chaitanya are subjected to immense academic pressure and mental harassment, driving some to take extreme steps. He demanded strict action against the college management.
Earlier, a first-year intermediate student, Anusha, was found dead by suicide in her hostel room at Narayana College in Bachupally. Anusha’s parents alleged that she was harassed by college staff and blamed them for her death. They are protesting outside the college demanding justice. The Bachupally police have registered a case.
If you know someone dealing with mental health challenges or feeling upset, please offer assistance. Here are the contact numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can provide emotional support to individuals and families.
Telangana state government’s suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Aasara offers assistance to individuals and families experiencing emotional distress, managing mental health issues, coping with distressing thoughts, and dealing with trauma following the loss of a loved one. Their helpline is 9820466726 and they are available 24/7 to provide support.
Narayana School Student Ends Life
A tragic incident occurred at Narayana School Hostel under the Hayathnagar Police Station limits, where a 7th-grade student, Lohith, was found dead in his hostel room. The student reportedly ended his life by hanging. Further details are… pic.twitter.com/jQSZkXWsTu
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) December 17, 2024
