Delhi Police are deepening their investigation into the suicide of a 16-year-old Class 10 student from St. Columba’s School, after CCTV footage reportedly showed one of the four teachers named in the FIR speaking with the boy in a drama class. Officials say that during the class, the student fell, and the teacher appeared to laugh at him. Hours later, the teenager reportedly jumped from the platform of Rajendra Place Metro Station.
The student’s father alleges that his son was subjected to long-term mental harassment by multiple teachers. According to the FIR, one teacher mocked him for “overacting” during drama or dance class, while others allegedly threatened to issue a Transfer Certificate. There are even claims that one teacher physically pushed the boy.
In his suicide note, the teenager expressed deep pain, apologising to his family and stating that his teachers had been a source of torment. He also expressed a wish for his organs to be donated, highlighting his anguish even in his final moments.
Following these serious accusations, the school has suspended four staff members, including two teachers, the coordinator for Class 9–10, and the headmistress. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Education Department has set up a five‑member panel to conduct a “thorough, objective and time-bound” inquiry into the incident and the school’s role.
Police say they are also cross-verifying the CCTV visuals with statements from classmates and other students to piece together what happened before the tragedy. The FIR has been filed under abetment to suicide and common intention. Investigators are examining all angles, including the conduct of the accused teachers, the student’s own mental state, and whether adequate steps were taken by the school to protect and support vulnerable students.
This incident has sparked outrage among parents, students, and alumni, who are demanding accountability and greater sensitivity toward student mental health. The probe is being closely watched, and its outcome could have broader implications for teacher conduct and school safety policies in the capital.
