Student Suicide in Yadadri, Another Injured in Mancherial Incident

Fast Summary

• A Class 5 student at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society, Toopranpet, was found dead after allegedly jumping from the multistorey hostel building. The police have launched an investigation.
• In a separate incident in Mancherial district, a Class 9 student at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya attempted suicide by jumping off her hostel building. She sustained severe injuries and is undergoing treatment at the government hospital. Both victims reportedly expressed reluctance to stay in hostels and study.
• At least 15 students at State ST Ashram (G) UPS, Mudigonda, Devarakonda reported symptoms like stomach ache, diarrhoea, and vomiting after consuming hostel food suspected to be contaminated.About 30 students exhibited symptoms of food poisoning; those affected were treated and are stable under observation.

Indian Opinion Analysis
These incidents underscore meaningful concerns regarding institutional infrastructure and student welfare in residential schools across Telangana districts. The issues range from mental health challenges among young students who may face academic pressure or isolation away from home to basic safety concerns such as the quality of food served in hostels.

The recurring reports of suicides or attempts highlight the need for structured psychological support mechanisms within these residential institutions to address reluctance or distress faced by students living away from their families.Similarly,the contaminated food incident raises questions about hygiene practices within hostel facilities-calling for stricter monitoring processes to uphold basic standards of safety.

While authorities have initiated investigations into both instances of alleged suicides and instances of food poisoning, these events reflect systemic gaps that demand immediate interventions aimed at safeguarding physical wellbeing and also promoting mental health among vulnerable schoolchildren living in institutional environments.

(For assistance: Roshni Suicide Prevention Helpline – 8142020033/44)

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