Narayankhed: Class 10 student attempts suicide after teacher reprimands him for carrying mobile phone

A Class 10 student of a BC Residential School near Narayankhed allegedly attempted suicide after being reprimanded by a teacher for carrying a mobile phone to school. Fearing that his parents would be informed, the boy reportedly consumed phenol.

Sangareddy: A 10th class student attempted suicide after being reprimanded by a teacher for carrying a mobile phone to school at a BC Residential School located near Narayankhed.

The Hindi teacher at the school reportedly noticed the boy carrying a mobile phone. She reprimanded him and threatened to inform his parents. Worried that his parents would be informed, the student consumed phenol, which was kept in the hostel for cleaning bathrooms. When he fell sick, the staff rushed him to the government hospital in Narayankhed. His condition is said to be stable.

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