Tragic Death of Student Sparks Allegations Against Odisha School

A 17-year-old boy from Odisha's Jajpur district died after allegedly consuming poison. His family claims he faced mental harassment from his school authorities after being accused of stealing a mobile phone. The incident has led to a police investigation and widespread outcry.

The death of a 17-year-old boy, Ashish Kumar Panda, has caused significant unrest in Odisha's Jajpur district. Ashish, a Class 12 student at a residential school, allegedly consumed poison, leading to his death while receiving treatment.

His family alleges that the school subjected him to mental harassment following accusations of stealing a mobile phone. Despite being taken to two hospitals, Ashish succumbed to the poison. His father has filed a complaint, prompting a police investigation.

The Renaissance Higher Secondary School maintains that they informed the parents about the incident and directed them to take their son home. However, the family contends that Ashish was innocent and stressed by the school's actions, which they believe led to his suicide.

(With inputs from agencies.)