Mon Feb 03 06:53:45 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Teen’s Suicide Highlights Brutal School Ragging: Mother Demands Justice
KOCHI, KERALA – The death of 15-year-old Mihir Ahammed, who jumped from his family’s 26th-floor apartment on January 15th, has sparked outrage in Kerala after his mother alleged that brutal ragging at his school led to his suicide.
Rajna PM, Mihir’s mother, claims her son was subjected to sustained physical and psychological abuse, including beatings, verbal abuse, and forced humiliation, such as being made to lick a toilet seat. She alleges the abuse was perpetrated by a group of students at school and on the school bus, targeting Mihir for his skin color. Evidence gathered from Mihir’s friends and social media messages supports these claims, according to Rajna. Furthermore, she shared screenshots of callous messages celebrating Mihir’s death, allegedly sent by his tormentors.
Rajna has filed a complaint with the Chief Minister’s office and the Kerala police chief, demanding a thorough and impartial investigation. She also alleges that the school is attempting to cover up the incident and intimidate students from speaking out. An Instagram page, “Justice for Mihir,” created by Mihir’s friends to raise awareness, has reportedly been deleted. The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also taken note of the case, and Education Minister V Sivankutty has ordered a full investigation.
The incident has ignited widespread condemnation, with prominent actors such as Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Keerthy Suresh expressing their grief and outrage over the tragic loss and questioning the effectiveness of anti-ragging laws. They highlighted the systemic failure to protect vulnerable students from bullying and harassment.
While police have registered a case of suicide, Rajna’s allegations of systematic ragging and a potential cover-up have placed the school under intense scrutiny and raised serious questions about the safety and well-being of students within the Kerala education system. The investigation is ongoing.
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