Overview

• 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.