Two teenage girls from separate parts of Ludhiana allegedly died by suicide in incidents that have once again highlighted the immense pressure students face over academic performance.
First Incident: Acid Consumption in Daresi Area
In the first incident, reported from the Daresi area, a 16-year-old girl allegedly consumed acid after reportedly being distressed over her studies. The deceased was the eldest daughter of her family, and her father works as a daily-wage laborer.
Sources revealed that the girl had failed in Class VIII and had been under stress since then. On the evening of May 26, she allegedly consumed acid at her residence. Family members rushed her to Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMC), where she remained under treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday.
Police said proceedings were initiated after the death, and further investigation is underway.
Second Incident: Hanging in Another Part of City
In another incident, a 14-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself at her house. The deceased was a Class IX student. Her father is a laborer, and the family was facing financial difficulties. Sources said the girl was upset after failing to clear her examinations and was under emotional distress.
The police said the girl was found hanging in a room of her house. Family members immediately raised an alarm, but she could not be saved.
Community Impact and Response
Both incidents have left the families devastated and sparked concern among parents and educators about the emotional impact of academic pressure on children. Police have initiated inquest proceedings in both cases.
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Shariq Majeed is an Assistant Editor with the Punjab bureau of The Times of India and is based in Ludhiana. He reports on health, environment and climate-related issues, civil administration, crime, legal affairs, politics, agriculture, and NRI affairs.
