Kerala teen dies by suicide after teacher confronts him
A 14-year-old boy named Arjun from Kerala died by suicide on October 14, after a teacher allegedly confronted him about an Instagram chat and warned him of possible jail time.
His family says he was also physically assaulted in the office room, though postmortem reports found no signs of injuries.
The incident has deeply shaken the local community and raised tough questions about how schools handle sensitive situations.
Teacher suspended, investigation underway
Following student protests, both the teacher involved and the headmistress were suspended pending investigation while authorities investigate.
Police have registered a case, and the Education Minister has called for a detailed probe.
The school is closed for now as officials look into what happened, with many calling for better support systems to protect students' mental health.