Shourya Patil
Shourya Patil was a 16-year-old student at St. Columba's School in Delhi, whose tragic suicide has sparked widespread outrage and protests. Facing pressure from teachers regarding a dance performance, he took his own life, leaving behind a handwritten note that blamed the school's staff for his struggles and called for accountability to prevent similar tragedies. Shourya was passionate about dance and actively involved in the school's drama club, but reportedly faced bullying and harsh criticism from teachers, contributing to his emotional distress.
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Shourya Patil, a 16-year-old Delhi schoolboy, died by suicide after allegedly facing days of humiliation by some teachers.
India’s student suicide crisis: A nation watching marks, missing minds
India· 2025-12-10
Shourya Patil was a Class X student who died by suicide after his suicidal thoughts were dismissed by a school counsellor.
Delhi Class 10 student suicide: St Columba's School counsellor dismissed his suicidal thoughts as a 'joke', say classmates | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-11-23Shourya Patil was a 16-year-old student whose refusal to perform a dance due to a sprained ankle led to his tragic suicide.
Delhi school suicide case: How 'warning' over dance practice pushed St Columba's Class 10 student to the brink | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-11-21