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A Class 4 student died after jumping from the fourth floor of her school building, leading to allegations of sustained bullying and inaction by school authorities. The incident has prompted a police investigation and a review by the district education department, with CCTV footage from the school forming a key part of the inquiry. Family alleges repeated bullying According to the girl’s parents, she had been distressed about attending school for nearly a year. They claimed that their daughter repeatedly complained of being mocked and verbally harassed by fellow students. The parents said they had approached the class teacher several times and also raised concerns at a Parent-Teacher Meeting, but no remedial action was taken. A voice recording, shared by the family, reportedly captured the child crying and telling her mother that she did not want to go to school. The parents stated this recording had been sent to the class teacher months before the incident. They allege the issue was dismissed as “general classroom behaviour”. CCTV footage under examination CCTV visuals from the school corridor show the child approaching her teacher twice just moments before the fall. The footage, however, contains no audio, which the parents argue prevents clarity around what was communicated during the exchange. Investigators are examining why classroom CCTV does not include sound despite state guidelines advising the installation of audio-enabled surveillance in schools. Officials say the video indicates that the student climbed the railing on her own, but the circumstances that led to the act remain the central focus of the inquiry. Questions over school safety protocols The case has triggered broader discussion on safety standards in multi-storey school buildings. The school does not have safety nets or protective barriers installed along open hallway edges. Child-rights groups have pointed out that preventative environmental measures are essential in institutions with large student populations. The family has questioned how a school with thousands of students could overlook basic architectural safeguards. They have also sought clarity on the supervision protocols in the corridor area at the time of the incident. Probe initiated, statements being recorded Police have registered a case based on the parents’ complaint. Statements from teachers, school staff and students are being recorded to determine whether the child was subjected to targeted bullying and whether the school ignored warning signs. A committee appointed by the district education department is conducting a review of the school’s handling of student complaints, psychological support systems and campus safety. The committee has also sought the child’s classroom records and any documented communication between the school and the family. Mental and emotional safety in schools under focus Child psychologists and educational counsellors have emphasised that bullying in schools is not limited to physical aggression. Verbal humiliation, exclusion and repeated remarks affecting dignity can have severe impact, especially at a formative age. Experts note that when a child expresses reluctance to attend school, cries frequently before leaving home, or displays fear toward specific peers or teachers, these are early indicators requiring structured emotional intervention. They stress that schools must have defined policies for reporting, addressing and monitoring such issues, backed by trained counsellors. The incident has sparked debate over how schools manage student mental well-being, the credibility of internal complaint systems and the tangible steps taken to respond to bullying concerns. For the family, the loss has come with lingering questions about why their warnings did not result in timely action. As inquiries continue, the findings are expected to determine whether the tragedy stemmed solely from peer interactions or from institutional lapses that may have contributed to the emotional state of the child.
