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A 16 year old Class 10 student from Greater Noida died following allegations of using AI tools during a pre board exam, prompting claims of mental harassment against school authorities and a police investigation into the circumstances.
School denies wrongdoing and cites examination rules.
Greater Noida: Greater Noida witnessed a tragic incident after a 16 year old Class 10 student lost her life following an episode linked to alleged misconduct during a school examination. The incident has sparked widespread concern among parents and educators, raising serious questions about student well being, exam pressure and the handling of disciplinary matters involving minors. Police have confirmed that the student was found dead at her residential complex in Greater Noida West on December 23.
According to the police, the student was accused of using AI based tools during a pre board examination after a mobile phone was allegedly found in use. The invigilator reportedly reprimanded her and informed the class teacher, following which she was taken to the school principal. The school authorities then contacted her parents and called them to the campus. The sequence of events that followed has now become the focus of intense scrutiny.
The student’s father has lodged a formal complaint accusing the school administration of mental harassment and humiliation of his daughter. He stated that his daughter had unknowingly carried her mobile phone to school on the day of the examination. According to him, she was reprimanded in a manner that caused severe emotional distress. He alleged that she was repeatedly insulted and labelled careless, which left her traumatised.
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In his complaint, the father named the class teacher Poonam Dubey, another teacher identified as Taapas, and members of the school management. He alleged that their conduct contributed to his daughter’s emotional breakdown. The father also said that the incident has deeply affected his other two daughters, who study in the same school, leaving them fearful and unwilling to return to classes.
The father has urged the police to register a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 108 related to abetment of suicide along with other relevant provisions. He has maintained that his daughter was subjected to unnecessary pressure and public humiliation instead of being handled with care and sensitivity appropriate for a minor.
The school administration has rejected all allegations of harassment. In a statement, the school said the mobile phone was confiscated strictly as per CBSE examination guidelines. The principal stated that while the student was reprimanded firmly, the interaction remained professional and non abusive. The school denied claims of humiliation or verbal misconduct by teachers or staff members.
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Police officials confirmed that the school has handed over CCTV footage related to the incident, which is currently being examined. Statements from teachers, staff members and other individuals present during the incident are being recorded. Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances under which the student was confronted and whether any procedural lapses occurred.
The incident has triggered a broader debate on how schools address alleged exam misconduct and the emotional impact of disciplinary actions on young students. Education experts and parents alike are calling for clear protocols that balance discipline with empathy, especially in cases involving adolescents facing academic pressure and evolving technology related challenges.
