Report Reveals Major Lapses in Jaipur Schoolgirl Suicide Case: ‘Bullied, Approached Teacher Twice’
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a notice to Neerja Modi School in Jaipur after a preliminary inquiry into the death of a Class 6 student revealed alarming gaps in safety measures, anti-bullying protocols, and the school’s handling of repeated pleas for help.
The 11-year-old student died on November 1 after jumping from the fourth floor of the school building, a tragedy that has raised serious questions about the safety environment on campus. The incident has sparked multiple investigations and widespread outrage among parents and child rights groups.
CBSE’s inquiry found that the student had been subjected to persistent bullying by classmates, including verbal abuse with explicit and sexual content. The report states that the child was visibly distressed on the day of the incident and approached her class teacher twice, seeking help. Despite these signs, she was never referred to the school counsellor, a step CBSE has termed a “serious violation" of its mental health and safety guidelines.
According to the Board, the school failed to activate even basic child protection mechanisms. There was no record of her complaints, no involvement of trained counsellors, and no escalation to senior staff — lapses that CBSE says constitute a collapse of mandatory safety systems meant to protect students from harm.
The inquiry comes amid allegations from parents’ groups and education officials regarding the school’s conduct after the incident. The Rajasthan School Education Department sent a six-member team to the campus for an on-ground inspection soon after the tragedy. Officials allege they were denied entry, claiming the main gate was locked from the inside and that no school representative met them despite waiting for over 90 minutes. The department has warned that such non-cooperation could lead to strict action, including cancellation of the school's recognition.
Meanwhile, police have stated that the case appears to be a suicide prima facie. CCTV footage is being reviewed to establish the sequence of events. Forensic teams have collected evidence, and a post-mortem was conducted in the presence of the student’s parents. The child was their only offspring.
The Joint Parents Association has also suggested that the student was upset due to a teacher’s behaviour earlier that day, although police have not confirmed this link.
CBSE has demanded an explanation from the school regarding the findings and has indicated that further action will depend on the school’s response. The case has intensified calls for stronger mental health support, better monitoring of bullying, and stricter enforcement of safety guidelines across schools.
The 11-year-old student died on November 1 after jumping from the fourth floor of the school building, a tragedy that has raised serious questions about the safety environment on campus. The incident has sparked multiple investigations and widespread outrage among parents and child rights groups.
CBSE’s inquiry found that the student had been subjected to persistent bullying by classmates, including verbal abuse with explicit and sexual content. The report states that the child was visibly distressed on the day of the incident and approached her class teacher twice, seeking help. Despite these signs, she was never referred to the school counsellor, a step CBSE has termed a “serious violation" of its mental health and safety guidelines.
According to the Board, the school failed to activate even basic child protection mechanisms. There was no record of her complaints, no involvement of trained counsellors, and no escalation to senior staff — lapses that CBSE says constitute a collapse of mandatory safety systems meant to protect students from harm.
The inquiry comes amid allegations from parents’ groups and education officials regarding the school’s conduct after the incident. The Rajasthan School Education Department sent a six-member team to the campus for an on-ground inspection soon after the tragedy. Officials allege they were denied entry, claiming the main gate was locked from the inside and that no school representative met them despite waiting for over 90 minutes. The department has warned that such non-cooperation could lead to strict action, including cancellation of the school's recognition.
Meanwhile, police have stated that the case appears to be a suicide prima facie. CCTV footage is being reviewed to establish the sequence of events. Forensic teams have collected evidence, and a post-mortem was conducted in the presence of the student’s parents. The child was their only offspring.
The Joint Parents Association has also suggested that the student was upset due to a teacher’s behaviour earlier that day, although police have not confirmed this link.
CBSE has demanded an explanation from the school regarding the findings and has indicated that further action will depend on the school’s response. The case has intensified calls for stronger mental health support, better monitoring of bullying, and stricter enforcement of safety guidelines across schools.
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