A 17-year-old Class 12 student died after setting herself on fire inside a government school in Delhi‘s Krishna Nagar on Saturday afternoon, October 24. Police recovered a three-page note from her school bag and are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.
🚨SHOCKING | Class 12 student dies after setting herself on fire inside Delhi school in Krishna Nagar. Police recovered three notes from her school bag as they investigate the circumstances behind her death https://t.co/RgqBsthrCE
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The incident took place at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in the Shahdara district. According to police, they received a Police Control Room (PCR) call about a fire at the school. A team from Krishna Nagar police station reached the spot and found the student’s burnt body behind the school’s guard room.
Officials said that preliminary information suggests the student poured a petrol-like substance on herself before setting herself ablaze. Police are now examining the evidence to understand what happened before the incident.
Three-page note recovered from school bag
During the initial investigation, police recovered a three-page note from the student’s school bag. Some other materials were also found at the spot and inside the bag.
Reports suggest that the student may have carried a bottle containing a chemical substance, possibly petrol, to the school. However, police have not officially confirmed the nature of the substance or revealed the contents of the note.
The recovered materials are being examined as part of the investigation. A crime team visited the school to inspect the scene and collect evidence. Fire brigade personnel and police officers were also present at the spot.
DCP says investigation is underway
In a statement, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said that the circumstances surrounding the incident were being examined.
The DCP stated that certain materials had been recovered from the scene and the student’s school bag during the preliminary investigation. A crime scene team was also called to inspect the location and collect relevant evidence.
Police said that further enquiry was underway. Investigators are examining the available evidence to establish the sequence of events. The contents of the three-page note and the details of the other recovered materials have not yet been officially disclosed.
Student’s sister says she left home happily
The incident has left the student’s family in shock. Speaking about her sister, the teenager’s sister said she had seen her leave for school in a happy mood. “I don’t know what happened. The school called us around 1:40 pm,” she said.
The student’s death has also left teachers, students and the school administration grieving. Police are continuing their investigation to find out what led to the incident and establish the events that took place inside the school.
