Class 11 student, harassed by lecturers, commits suicide in Hyderabad

A class 11 student, who was allegedly harassed by his lecturers, hanged himself inside a classroom of a college in the outskirts of Hyderabad, police said.

The victim hanged himself on Tuesday night, and his classmates alerted the college authorities.

But the management did not respond, and the victim was shifted to a hospital by the classmates. He was declared brought dead.


The incident occurred at a private residential college in Gandipet under Narsingi police station limits.

Police have shifted the body to Osmania General Hospital for autopsy. The victim's family members, relatives, and friends blamed the college management for the suicide.

They staged a protest, demanding action against the management. The victim's father told the police that two lecturers and a hostel warden were harassing his son and had even beaten him.

He also alleged that the victim was being insulted in front of his classmates, which drove him to depression.

Police said they have registered a case, and an investigation is currently underway.

Following the protest, the state government has also ordered a probe into the incident.

Education Minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy directed the secretary of the Board of Intermediate Education to conduct an inquiry.

(With inputs from agencies)