Hyderabad Teen Dies After Alleged Classroom Humiliation Over Menstrual-Related Lateness
Doctors at Gandhi Hospital attributed her death to a brain stroke reportedly triggered by acute stress.
Overview
- The 17-year-old collapsed at home after returning from the Government Junior College for Girls in Marredpally and was declared dead at Gandhi General Hospital.
- Police statements and local reporting say she was reprimanded in class for arriving late because of menstrual issues.
- Doctors reported a brain stroke caused by a blood clot and linked the episode to mental stress.
- Parents and student groups held a protest outside the college demanding action against the lecturer and the principal.
- Reports conflict on police action, with Telangana Today saying a case was registered and Deccan Chronicle stating none had been filed.