Student Dies After Jumping from 4th Floor of Som Lalit School: CCTV Reveals Final Moments
On July 24, a 10th-grade student at Som Lalit School in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, attempted suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the school building. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the student walking through the corridor while twirling a keychain in her hand before suddenly leaping from the balcony. She sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital, but despite treatment, she succumbed to her injuries on July 25.
Final Moments Caught on CCTV: Keychain in Hand, Sudden Jump
The footage shows the girl walking through the fourth-floor lobby, appearing calm but visibly disturbed. She was seen rotating a keychain and abruptly jumping over the railing. A classmate tried to stop her but was unsuccessful. School authorities mentioned that she had recently returned to school after a month-long medical leave just 15 days prior to the incident.
Timeline of the Suicide Attempt
- Time of Incident: 12:27 PM on Thursday
- Location: 4th-floor balcony of Som Lalit School
- Injuries: Severe trauma to head, arms, and legs
- Immediate Action: She was admitted to Nidhi Hospital ICU in Navrangpura, with plans to transfer her, but remained there
- Death: July 25, during treatment
Student Seemed Disturbed in Class Before the Incident
According to the school principal, Leena Arora, the student appeared emotionally disturbed from the morning and even screamed in class, prompting the teacher to calm her down. The student had returned to school after a long absence, for which her parents had submitted a medical certificate. Her father dropped her off at school that morning.
Psychologist’s Insight: Signs of Suppressed Anger and Depression
Senior psychologist Dr. Prashant Bhimani, after reviewing the CCTV footage, commented that the girl’s body language showed artificial confidence mixed with suppressed anger. He emphasized the possibility of her being in depression, where impulsive decisions can happen in moments. He warned that such behavior should be a red flag for parents.
“There’s visible artificial confidence and unresolved emotional tension. Children often mask deeper issues behind such behavior,” said Dr. Bhimani.
Warning Signs Parents Should Look For
- Sudden behavioral changes
- Altered social interactions
- Sad or disturbing social media posts
- Staying awake at night and sleeping during the day
- Getting angry over small issues
- Self-harming tendencies
- Social withdrawal
What Parents Can Do
- Maintain open communication with children
- Go beyond interrogation — engage in meaningful conversations
- Listen patiently to their concerns
- Foster a light, supportive family environment
- Speak regularly with teachers for updates on their behavior
Authorities Involved and Next Steps
The Navrangpura Police have initiated a deeper investigation into the case to determine the exact cause behind the student’s actions. The City District Education Officer (DEO) has also sought a detailed report from the school regarding the incident.
