A Mother's Unending Grief and Quest for Justice
Four years have passed since Arti Malhotra lost her only son, Arvey, to suicide on February 24, 2022, yet her pain remains as raw as ever. Known as Internet Ki Mummy on Instagram, this single mother and former teacher at Delhi Public School (DPS) in Greater Faridabad continues to grapple with the torment that led to her son's tragic death, while justice remains elusive.
The Tragic Story of Arvey Malhotra
Arvey Malhotra was just 16 years old when he jumped from their residential building, leaving behind a suicide note that blamed relentless bullying and harassment at school. The bullying began when he was in the 6th standard, with classmates teasing and isolating him. By the time he reached 9th grade, the situation escalated severely.
One day, Arvey returned home trembling and shaken, revealing a horrific incident where classmates blindfolded him, forced him to undress in a bathroom, and sexually assaulted him. Arti immediately reported this to the school authorities with a written complaint, expressing disbelief that such an atrocity could occur while she was a teacher at the same institution.
Arti recalls, "All that Arvey wanted was a strict warning for the boys who assaulted him. He was a kind child and did not want to involve the police, but he sought support from the school, which he never received—not even an apology."
Systemic Failures and Psychological Impact
The lack of action from the school profoundly affected Arvey, leading to feelings of alienation and self-blame. He began experiencing panic attacks, prompting Arti to take him to a psychologist who diagnosed him with dyslexia. Following CBSE guidelines, she informed the school to arrange a scribe for his exams.
Despite scoring 82 percent in preliminary exams with a scribe, the school failed to provide one during his board exams. Arti explains, "He was asked to sit in the medical room during his board exam paper. How could they neglect such a critical accommodation after constant reminders? This failure devastated him."
These cumulative experiences eroded Arvey's faith in people, likely contributing to his decision to take his own life. Tragically, after his death, the school not only took no action regarding the suicide but also terminated Arti's employment in March 2022, citing sympathy due to ongoing court cases.
Activism and Legal Battles
Since 2022, Arti has channeled her grief into activism through her Instagram handle @internet_kimummy, sharing Arvey's poems, case updates, and pleas for justice. An FIR was filed, leading to an SIT probe, but delays persist with no convictions for the bullies or school negligence, despite the applicability of the POCSO Act.
In February 2025, she protested at Jantar Mantar, advocating for stronger anti-bullying laws and highlighting judicial backlogs. Arti reflects, "Those who commit suicide are not weak. My son probably took this extreme step because he did not want his mumma to suffer, as he wrote in his note."
Recent interviews in 2026 reveal her exhaustion from threats, inaction, and corruption claims. She demands accountability, stating, "My son should get justice..." The unimaginable pain of a mother walking this endless road for justice underscores the urgent need for systemic change in addressing bullying and supporting victims.
