Overview

• The girl was found hanging in her Latehar home on Friday night under the Sadar police station limits.
• Family members allege the class eight student took her own life after being harassed by her school teacher.
• Authorities arrested the accused teacher on Saturday based on the family’s complaint and have registered an FIR.
• Local residents held protests at the Government Middle School calling for the teacher’s prosecution.
• The case has prompted demands for tighter oversight and stronger child protection protocols in Jharkhand schools.