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Faridabad School Tragedy: Class 11 Student Dies After Fall From School Building

Jhanvi's father, Pramod Kumar, has levelled serious allegations against a female teacher at the school.

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  • 16-year-old student died falling from Faridabad school building.
  • Father alleged punishment caused distress, resulting in student's fall.
  • School principal denied punishment, stated student left for bathroom.

Faridabad: A 16-year-old Class 11 student died after falling from a school building at Navodaya Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School on Dabua-Ghazipur Road in Faridabad on Tuesday.

The seriously injured student was initially taken to a private hospital and was later referred to BK Hospital. Doctors at BK Hospital examined her and declared her dead. The deceased has been identified as Jhanvi, a resident of Dabua.

Father Alleges Student Was Punished

Jhanvi's father, Pramod Kumar, has levelled serious allegations against a female teacher at the school.

According to him, a quarrel had taken place among female students over eating biryani in the classroom. He alleged that his daughter was not at fault in the incident but was nevertheless punished. He said he learnt this from other students at the school.

The father further alleged that Jhanvi was made to stand in the sun for around four hours and that she was deeply distressed by the incident. He alleged that this led her to take the step.

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Principal Denies Punishment Allegations

School principal R K Sharma has completely denied the allegations that Jhanvi was punished.

According to the principal, the student was not given any punishment. He said Jhanvi had left the classroom after saying that she needed to go to the bathroom.

The principal said she subsequently went to the third floor of the school building and fell from there.

Police Begin Investigation

Following the incident, Dabua police reached the spot and inspected the scene. The police have begun an investigation and are gathering information from the school management, teachers and the student's family.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated. Police said the complete picture will become clear only after the investigation is completed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Navodaya Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School?

A 16-year-old Class 11 student named Jhanvi died after falling from the school building in Faridabad. She was declared dead at BK Hospital after being initially taken to a private hospital.

What allegations has the student's father made?

Jhanvi's father alleges she was punished by a female teacher, made to stand in the sun for four hours due to a biryani quarrel. He claims this distress led to her fall.

How did the school principal respond to the allegations?

The principal, R K Sharma, completely denied the punishment allegations. He stated Jhanvi left the classroom saying she needed to use the bathroom, then went to the third floor and fell.

Is the incident being investigated?

Yes, Dabua police have begun an investigation into the incident. They are gathering information from the school management, teachers, and the student's family to clarify the circumstances.

About the author Sagarika Chakraborty

Sagarika Chakraborty is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, where she handles business coverage and key developments in general news, while also actively chasing breaking stories. With a foundation in advertising, she transitioned into journalism to craft in-depth stories and explainers on the economy, real estate, and personal finance. She also engages in interviews and podcasts, bringing out expert insights.

For any tips and queries, you can reach out to her at sagarikac@abpnetwork.com.

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