The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 13-year-old girl student in VIII standard at a private school, allegedly died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district two days ago.
Reportedly, the incident happened in the school hostel campus at Reddypalem village panchayat area of the District on 23rd October, 2024.
“The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the victim girl.
The girl has reportedly committed suicide inside the hostel premises i.e. in the lawful custody of the school authorities which is a matter of concern,” said a statement from the Apex body of the Human Rights.
Accordingly, notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Government of Andhra Pradesh calling for a detailed report supported by a thorough probe within four weeks, added the statement.
It is expected to include the status of the police investigation and post-mortem examination including the cause of death.
The authorities are also directed to share the report of any other enquiry conducted in the matter, said an official from the NHRC.
