A tragic incident occurred in Amritsar, Punjab, where a 17-year-old Class 12 student, Amjot Kaur, died by suicide. Her family alleged that the school management repeatedly harassed her over unpaid fees of about ₹20,000. They claimed that the constant pressure affected her mental well-being.
Before her death, Amjot recorded a video from her hospital bed. In the video, she accused school authorities of subjecting her to severe mental harassment. She stated that school officials called her to the school on May 11 and took her to a separate room. There, they allegedly put her under intense psychological pressure.
Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that authorities registered a case after the video went viral. Investigators have launched a detailed probe into the allegations. They are collecting evidence and examining all aspects of the case.
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Punjab Teen Ends Life; Allegations of Mental Pressure Over Unpaid Fees Surface
According to police, Amjot lived with her maternal aunt while pursuing her studies. She consumed a poisonous substance on May 22. Doctors treated her for several days, but she died on Saturday night. Police later conducted a post-mortem examination and returned her body to the family.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains expressed sorrow over the incident. He confirmed that police had filed an FIR for abetment to suicide against the school authorities. He also assured strict action against anyone found responsible. Meanwhile, police teams continue their efforts to arrest the accused.
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