CBSE Probe: Jaipur School Ignored 18 Months of Bullying Before Student's Suicide

This special report covers the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) probe into the death of a Class 4 student at Neerja Modi School in Jaipur, which found the school ignored 18 months of bullying complaints. The report also features an India Today reality check on safety measures at other prominent Jaipur schools, including Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram, Oxford International Public School, and Ryan International School. The student's parent states, 'I request them to de-affiliate the school as 5000+ students are there already. The life is at risk.' The CBSE probe report reveals the student, Amayra, was dismissed and scolded by her teacher, Punita Sharma, despite repeated pleas for help, and that school authorities allegedly tampered with evidence. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, students account for 7.6% of the country's total suicide deaths. The India Today reality check found varying levels of safety preparedness across different schools in the city.