Delhi Class 10 Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Teacher Harassment; FIR Filed Against School Staff

In a tragic incident that has caused widespread outrage, a Class 10 student of the Capital's St. Columba's School succumbed to suicide on November 18 after allegedly being harassed, publicly humiliated and intimidated by teachers for a year. The 16-year-old student, Shoorya Patil, jumped from Platform 2 of Rajendra Place Metro Station shortly after leaving school through the back gate.

A suicide note, recovered from his bag, identified three teachers who, he said, repeatedly mocked, scolded, and humiliated him. He said that being constantly humiliated forced him to take the extreme step. “Sorry papa, I was not able to be a good man like you… I am sorry but St. Columba’s teachers have done this to me,” the note read.

Shoorya's father, Pradeep Patil, told the media that his son had been complaining for almost a year that he was being "ill-treated, insulted, and threatened". The student, he said, was constantly berated by teachers over poor grades, accused of "overacting", and even once pushed. Patil claimed the school had dismissed the concerns and threatened to issue a TC instead of addressing the mistreatment.

On the day of the incident, Shoorya fell during a dance practice and was allegedly removed from the performance. One teacher reportedly told him, “Cry as much as you want, it doesn’t matter to me,” while the principal, who was present, did nothing to intervene, Patil said.

The Delhi Police have registered an FIR for abetment to suicide against the named teachers. The police are scanning CCTV footage, school records, and statements of eyewitnesses. Public anger has mounted, with parents protesting outside the school, demanding accountability. The school has not issued a detailed statement.

The case has again triggered debates on student mental health, bullying within educational institutions, and the immediate need for accountability in schools. The final plea of Shourya that "no other child should suffer like this" has become a powerful call for systemic reform.