During school break, a 10th class student jumped from the fourth floor, the scene of death was captured in the video

Tragic Leap from School Roof: 10th Grader’s Death Sparks Outcry Over Mental Health & Campus Safety
(Ahmedabad student’s suicide caught on video raises serious questions on school security, emotional awareness)

Ahmedabad, July 25, 2025 — In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the entire city in shock, a 16-year-old girl studying in Class 10 at a reputed English-medium school in Ahmedabad's Navrangpura area jumped to her death from the school’s fourth floor during a break. The horrifying moment, witnessed by fellow students and captured on video, has ignited a nationwide conversation about student mental health, campus safety, and social awareness.

गुजरात के अहमदाबाद में खौफनाक घटना, स्कूल में 10वीं की छात्रा ने चौथी मंजिल से छलांग लगाकर दी जान !!

स्कूल ब्रेक के दौरान हुई इस घटना की जांच की जा रही है कि छात्रा ने यह आत्मघाती कदम क्यों उठाया?
बुरी तरह से जख्मी छात्रा को बचाने की काेशिश की गई लेकिन डॉक्टर असफल रहे !!

शहर के… pic.twitter.com/xjStkBtT6P

— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) July 25, 2025

A Tragic Incident During School Break

The incident occurred around 10:45 AM on Thursday when students were on a mid-morning break. The girl, who appeared to be behaving normally earlier that day, suddenly climbed over the fourth-floor balcony and leapt, stunning everyone nearby. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital with critical injuries to her head and body, doctors were unable to save her life.

“She Seemed Fine”: Friends and Teachers in Disbelief

School staff and classmates have expressed disbelief, stating the student showed no prior signs of distress. According to her peers, she was laughing and joking just moments before the tragic jump.

“She was completely normal in class and even joked with us before the break. We never imagined she could do something like this,” said a classmate.

No suicide note has been found so far, and investigators are struggling to piece together any clues that could explain her sudden action.

Investigation Underway: Was It Suicide or Coercion?

Ahmedabad Police's Crime Branch has taken over the investigation. The girl’s mobile phone, social media activity, and personal messages are being thoroughly examined. Police are also reviewing CCTV footage from the school premises to determine if she was under any form of pressure or bullying.

Key police actions so far include:

• Securing CCTV footage from the school

• Collecting testimonies from family, teachers, and friends

• Analyzing mobile chats and social media history

• Requesting academic and behavioral records from the school

Grieving Family Demands Justice

The student’s family is devastated and has raised concerns about possible emotional or psychological pressure on their daughter. Her mother, sobbing uncontrollably, told reporters:

“She never said anything was wrong. Why did she do this? What pushed her to this extent?”

The family suspects that their daughter may have faced threats or harassment and has urged authorities to conduct a transparent and in-depth investigation.

Questions Raised About School Safety and Mental Health

This incident has sparked serious public discourse about student safety and psychological support within educational institutions. Activists and parents are demanding reforms in school infrastructure and mental health provisions.

Senior child psychologist Dr. Sandeep Rawal noted:

“Children today are burdened with academic stress, digital distractions, and the constant pressure to meet expectations. We must create safe spaces—at home and school—where they can express their emotions freely.”

Lapses in Security and Mental Health Infrastructure

Authorities have flagged several shortcomings at the school, including:

• Lack of safety grills or nets on higher-floor balconies

• No trained counselors or routine mental wellness checks

• No signs identified by teachers indicating emotional distress

The state education department has ordered an immediate review of safety protocols in schools across the region.

Not Just a Death—A Wake-Up Call for Society

This unfortunate event is more than just a personal tragedy. It has raised a haunting question: Are our children truly safe—even within their schools?

When a young student sees no other way out but to jump from a school building, it’s not only a systemic failure—it’s society’s failure to listen, protect, and nurture.

As police continue their probe, there’s an urgent need for schools, parents, and policymakers to reflect and act. Because if we can’t hear our children’s silent cries for help, how can we claim to educate or protect them?