A tragic incident unfolded in Yadiki, Andhra Pradesh, where a 14-year-old Class 9 student, Pallavi, allegedly died by suicide at her home on Tuesday. The girl had completed Class 8 at Gurukul Patashala in Seethamma Thanda and was promoted to Class 9.
Background of the Incident
According to reports, Pallavi expressed her unwillingness to continue her education and told her parents she did not want to go to school. Shocked by her statements, her parents reprimanded her. She then requested to attend school from home instead of staying in a hostel, but her parents disagreed.
On Tuesday, Pallavi's father, Srinivasulu, was preparing to take her to the Gurukul Patashala hostel in Seethamma Thanda. However, the girl, reportedly in a state of depression, took her own life by hanging herself at home.
Police Investigation
Her parents, Lakshmi and Srinivasulu, were devastated upon finding her. The Yadiki police, led by Circle Inspector R. Srinivasulu, arrived at the scene and sent the body for post-mortem examination. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Community Reaction
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the pressures faced by students in residential schools. Authorities are urging parents to be attentive to their children's mental health.
