New Delhi: An 18-year-old Class 12 student died after being found with severe burn injuries on the premises of Sarvodaya Bal and Balika Vidyalaya in Krishna Nagar, Shahdara district, Delhi. The incident triggered panic on the school campus and left teachers and students in shock. According to reports, the student’s birthday was scheduled for October 25.
Police Investigate Circumstances of the Incident
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Geetanjali Khandelwal said the student was found in a burnt condition behind the room used by the school’s security guard. She was rushed to Dr Hedgewar Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Given the seriousness of the incident, a crime investigation team was called to the school. The team inspected the site and collected relevant evidence as part of the investigation.
Unverified Reports About Items Found in the Student’s Bag
Preliminary information has raised the possibility that the student may have set herself on fire, but the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Some teachers reportedly said suspicious items and a purported three-page note were found in her bag. There were also reports that she had brought a bottle to school.
However, these claims, including the nature of any substance that may have been inside the bottle, have not been officially confirmed.
Education Minister Calls Incident Tragic
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood described the incident as deeply tragic and said the matter was currently under investigation. Police are examining the circumstances leading to the student’s death.
What Led to the Student’s Death?
Investigators are working to establish what happened at the school and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The cause and other details will become clearer as the investigation progresses, officials indicated.
