A class 10 student at Delhi's St Columba's School died by suicide on November 18 by jumping from Rajendra Place Metro station, alleging mental harassment by teachers. The school has temporarily suspended the headmistress and three other staff members, while the Delhi Education Department has formed a probe committee. The boy's father called the suspension insufficient and demanded arrests.
On November 18, 2025, around 2:34 PM, a class 10 student at St Columba's School jumped to his death from Rajendra Place Metro station. He was rushed to BLK Super Speciality Hospital, where he was declared dead. A suicide note found in his bag alleged mental harassment by some teachers, in which he apologized to his family and expressed a wish for organ donation. The note stated, 'What can I say, the teachers of my school are like this.'
The boy's father filed an FIR at Rajendra Nagar police station, accusing the headmistress (classes 4-10), class 9 and 10 coordinators, and two teachers of abetment to suicide. He said his son had been complaining about the teachers' behavior since starting class 10. The father had promised the day before to change his school next year. On November 18, during dramatics class, the boy fell and was mocked by a teacher who said, 'No matter how much you cry, it won't make a difference to me.'
The school management suspended the four staff members temporarily on November 20. The Delhi Education Department formed a probe committee to investigate how the school handled the complaints. The father said, 'The suspension is only temporary and will not deliver justice. The accused should be arrested immediately.'
A close friend described the boy as creative, funny, and passionate about dance and scriptwriting, but targeted by teachers for low marks. He regularly visited the school counselling room and filled his diary with complaints. He had been suspended earlier this year. Views from former students are mixed: some called teachers strict but not abusive, while others alleged discrimination against low performers.
Protests occurred outside the school. AIIMS psychiatrist Dr. Rajesh Sagar advised teachers to choose words carefully and urged schools to have counsellors and support systems to address student mental health.
