Overview

• The committee formed by CM Manik Saha submitted its report Thursday to the Secondary School Education director who will forward it to the government for action.
• Panel members interviewed teachers, classmates and the student’s parents during on-site visits to the Sonapur Class XII School in Belonia and the family home.
• Prima facie evidence highlights that the 15-year-old meritorious student consumed pesticide after a teacher accused her of cheating and disposed of her Biology exam paper on July 24.
• Classmates have staged protests at the school demanding accountability for the unnamed teacher whose alleged public scolding triggered the tragedy.
• Rights groups and netizens are urging enforcement of Right to Education Act provisions banning psychological punishment and strengthening grievance mechanisms in schools.