Police detain head of residential school in Sagara as dalit student dies after suddenly falling ill
Shivamogga: HP Manjappa, head of the Vanashri Residential School in Sagara, was detained by the police on Saturday, in relation to the unexpected and suspicious death of 13-year-old Thejaswini, a student of the school.
Thejaswini, a Dalit girl from Class 8, who was a native of Shivapura village in Sorab taluk, had been admitted into Vanashri, a private residential school situated on Varadahalli Road of Sagara town, in the second week of June. The other students at the school have said that, Thejaswini, who had been forced to drink a lot of water by Manjappa, fell seriously ill on Thursday. She was taken in the school van to the hospital, where she died.
The deceased student’s parents told reporters, “Thejaswini’s health was fine when she joined the residential school. That she fell ill suddenly and died gives rise to a lot of suspicion.” They urged the police to investigate the case and ensure that they get justice after having lost their child.
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Social activists have also been demanding to know the reason for the girl’s sudden death. The activists, along with Thejaswini’s parents and the residents of Shivapura, staged a protest on Saturday outside the residential school building, demanding investigation into the matter of the girl’s death and legal action against the guilty.
While the police stopped the protesters as they attempted to forcibly enter the school building, they have now detained Manjappa for questioning in relation to the case.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
