A 12-year-old student of Vat Jyotiba Senior Secondary School, Kota, Mohan allegedly lost his life five days after his teachers physically reprimanded him. According to his parents, Mohan died of depression. They claim their son went into depression which lead to a fever after he was beaten up by his teacher Ramniwas Nagar, as reported by The Times of India.
The 12-year-old was admitted to New Medical College hospital on Sunday as his condition deteriorated, and he passed away during the treatment.
A case has been registered by Mahaveernagar Police and a probe into the matter has been initiated.
The school’s director RB Suman, rubbished the allegations and added that ‘light’ scolding and beating was necessary to maintain discipline among students. He also added that Mohan’s parents were trying to malign the school by with these allegations. He also alleged that the couple is doing so under the influence of some ‘anti-school’ group.
The student’s body was handed over to his family post autopsy. The police is waiting for the results of the same to investigate further.
(With inputs from ANI)
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