Ratlam: On Friday, a Class 8 student, a national-level skating player, attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of his school in Dongre Nagar, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Seriously injured in the fall, the boy was admitted to a private hospital and is now in stable condition.
According to reports, the student had violated school rules on Thursday by bringing his mobile phone to school and recording a video inside the classroom. The video was later uploaded to social media. After the school administration learned of the video, they called the student’s parents on Friday to discuss the alleged violation. The investigation now includes CCTV footage, which shows the 13-year-old entering the principal’s office. During the conversation, which lasted approximately four minutes, he repeatedly expressed remorse, saying “sorry” 52 times in fear and panic.
According to the boy, the principal allegedly warned him that he was ruining his future, mentioned suspension, and threatened to confiscate his awards. The student, a nationally renowned skater who had participated in national competitions twice, reportedly became emotional upon hearing this. A short while later, surveillance footage shows him running out of the office, running through the hallway, and suddenly jumping from the third floor of the building.
Tragically, the boy’s father was waiting in the school lobby at the time, unaware of the tragedy unfolding nearby.
The boy’s father, Pritam Katara, said he was called to meet his son, but only learned about the fall after arriving at school. He recounted his son’s success in skating and said he received two calls: one to come to school and the other to immediately send him to the hospital. SDM Archie Harit confirmed that the student had violated school rules by bringing a mobile phone onto campus, but said the matter escalated suddenly. He explained the sequence of events, stated the boy’s condition was stable, and reiterated that phones are banned for all students and staff. He also acknowledged the student’s impressive national-level skating record.
School officials said they wanted to speak to the father before taking any disciplinary action. However, the rapid sequence of events, including the boy’s repeated apologies and strong response, has raised serious concerns about the administration’s handling of the matter.
