Kerala School Tragedy Sparks Urgent Investigation
A comprehensive investigation has been ordered by Kerala's General Education Minister into the suicide of a 14-year-old boy, alleged to be due to ragging at a school. Authorities are urged to assess these claims thoroughly, ensuring that any harmful activities are swiftly addressed, and justice is served.

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In a significant response to the tragic death of a young student, Kerala's General Education Minister, V Sivankutty, has instructed the Director of General Education to thoroughly investigate the case. The 14-year-old boy's suicide, allegedly due to ragging at a Kochi school, has prompted calls for immediate action and legal reforms if necessary.
The minister took to Facebook to emphasize the zero-tolerance policy against harmful activities in schools. He asserted that any wrongdoing would be rooted out, and institutions involved would face strict consequences. This statement followed a mother's distressing claim that her son's suicide resulted from brutal treatment in a Thiruvaniyoor CBSE school.
As the police and child welfare authorities launch investigations, community leaders call for transparency and justice. Despite school denials, the persistent demands for a scientific probe underline the urgency to uncover the truth and prevent future tragedies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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