Gadchiroli
Nagpur: A 14-year-old Class VIII student at an ashramshala in Sonsari village in Kurkheda taluka of Gadchiroli allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room on Monday evening after her parents did not take her home to attend Durga Puja festivities in Armori. After returning to the ashramshala, she repeatedly requested that her parents take her home so she could attend the 10-day Durga Puja celebrations in Armori, located about 15–20km from the school and known for its fair and large gatherings. However, a teacher reportedly urged the parents to keep her in school due to upcoming exams and preparatory classes, and they agreed, police said.
Gadchiroli SP M Ramesh said a police team is collecting evidence and speaking with school authorities and others who knew the girl. Her parents came to the school and took her to a hospital for treatment. The school authorities informed police and the girl’s parents. A team from Kurkheda police station reached the spot and is questioning her roommates, teachers and hostel staff to determine the circumstances leading to her death.
The girl, a resident of Mohgaon about 3km from Sonsari, called her parents on Monday saying she was unwell and had a dry cough.