’Humiliated’ Over Fees, Teen Kills Self, Leaves Behind Video Message

Mangalore Today News Network

Telangana, Oct 02, 2015: For 15-year-old Satish, a regular day at school ended with a drastic decision to end his life. But not before a chilling video message that the teen shot, detailing the ’humiliation’ he faced after being punished in school for not paying his fees. His body was later found on a railway track.

On Wednesday, Satish, a student of Class X at a private school in Peddapalli area in Telangana’s Karimnagar district, was allegedly slapped by the principal and was later made to stand outside the classroom along with six other boys after he failed to pay his fees. The teen reportedly came home during lunch break and then shot a video on a cellphone that he had borrowed from his cousin while on his way back.

In the video, Satish, seen wearing his uniform, described the events at school. Son of farmers and the youngest of three siblings, Satish said that he had already paid Rs. 5,000 as fees and that his family could afford no more. He said he felt ’humiliated’ after being punished and had decided to end his life. The teen asked his parents not to look for him and said a goodbye to his friends.

Satish also left a note near a TV in the room, asking his family - who were not present at the time - to see the video before leaving home.

In the evening, his body was found on a railway track, about 20 kilometres away from his home.

While the police had registered a case after finding the body, his identity was established only on Thursday after the boy’s parents filed a missing person’s complaint. Satish’s note and video were discovered later.

A case of abetment to suicide has been registered against the management of the private school. 

Courtesy: NDTV