Shourya Patil

Shourya Patil

student India

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.

Born on Jan 01, 2007 (18 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,650,805
Power
7,672$
Sentiment
3.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 3 3.67 0.26% +0% 1,380,004,385 3,650,805 $2,900,000 7,672$
Totals 3 1,380,004,385 3,650,805 $2,900,000 7,672$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Shourya Patil was a Class X student who died by suicide after his suicidal thoughts were dismissed by a school counsellor. 5

The Times of India: Delhi Class 10 student suicide: St Columba's School counsellor dismissed his suicidal thoughts as a 'joke', say classmates | Delhi News

India India: Shourya Patil was a 16-year-old student whose refusal to perform a dance due to a sprained ankle led to his tragic suicide. 1

The Times of India: Delhi school suicide case: How 'warning' over dance practice pushed St Columba's Class 10 student to the brink | Delhi News