Family members stage dharna, seek action against teacher
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Karan Singh, a Class XII commerce student at Meritorious School in Ghabdan, Sangrur, was reported to have died by suicide yesterday. The grief-stricken family of the deceased took a stand against the alleged circumstances surrounding Karan’s death by staging a dharna at the main gate of the school today.
Accompanied by a sizable number of supporters, the family is vehemently demanding legal action against a specific teacher at the school, whom they hold accountable for Karan’s tragic demise. The dharna, marked by emotional distress and a call for justice, persisted until the time of reporting.
Dr. Kirpal Singh, the Civil Surgeon (CS) of Sangrur, provided an update on the situation, stating that the post-mortem examination of Karan’s body had not been conducted as of this evening. The delay was attributed to the absence of necessary documentation from the police, crucial for the hospital authorities to proceed with the post-mortem.
Winnerjit Singh Goldy, representing the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) as the area in-charge, joined the grieving family in their demonstration. Goldy conveyed that the family contends that their son took his own life after facing severe reprimand from a teacher for scoring low marks in his exams. The family is resolute in their stance, declaring that they will not permit the post-mortem until legal actions are initiated against the implicated teacher.
Goldy further called for a comprehensive inquiry into the matter, citing a previous incident approximately two months ago where students from the same school fell ill due to food poisoning. The tragic circumstances surrounding Karan Singh’s death have ignited not only sorrow but also a fervent call for accountability and justice within the community.
The situation remains tense as the family awaits official intervention from law enforcement, and the community grapples with the loss of a young life amidst allegations of academic pressure and mistreatment
