Odisha Student Allegedly Dies by Suicide After Inappropriate Frisking by Male Teacher

An 18-year-old girl in Kendrapara district died days after her mother alleged she was inappropriately frisked by a male teacher, prompting police investigation.

• The student, a Class 12 examinee in Odisha's Kendrapara district, reportedly died by suicide on February 24, five days after the alleged incident.
• Her mother filed a police complaint on March 1, claiming the male teacher’s frisking violated guidelines requiring female staff to frisk female students.
• The incident allegedly occurred on February 19 at Pattamundai College during exams conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha.
• Police are reviewing CCTV footage to verify the allegations and stated that legal action will follow if evidence supports the claim.
• College authorities have denied the allegations, asserting that female staff conduct frisking for girl students as per standard procedures.

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