Jaipur, Dec 23 (NationPress) The administration of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur has finally initiated measures in the tragic suicide case of Amayra, a Class 4 student, after a lengthy delay of nearly 50 days. The institution has opted to suspend Class Teacher Punita Sharma and Mathematics Teacher Rachna. This move is perceived to be a response to ongoing pressure from both the CBSE and the Rajasthan Education Department.

On November 20, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a directive to the school, demanding a response within 30 days. The school subsequently provided its reply, which is currently undergoing evaluation by a CBSE committee.

Further measures will be determined once the committee finalizes its review.

Simultaneously, the Rajasthan Education Department has presented its inquiry findings to senior officials and Education Minister Madan Dilawar. Sources indicate that while the state education department's role is primarily to issue NOCs to schools affiliated with the CBSE, it sought clarification from the school management after significant lapses were uncovered during the investigation.

It is believed that actions from multiple authorities prompted the school to finally suspend the two educators.

On November 1, Amayra reportedly took her own life by jumping from the fourth floor of the school building.

In the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, her family made serious allegations against the school, claiming that the child had endured prolonged bullying from peers and that her repeated complaints were disregarded by teachers and administration.

The CBSE inquiry report later validated instances of bullying. It highlighted several severe deficiencies in the school's management. The report noted that the incident occurred at 12:28:11 p.m. and that the area from which the child fell was cleaned by the school administration before a forensic examination could take place, raising concerns regarding the potential destruction of evidence.

Additionally, the report disclosed that the family had been raising complaints about bullying for nearly 18 months, yet these were not taken seriously. On May 2, 2024, Amayra's mother lodged a complaint about inappropriate behavior from another student, but no action was taken.

Further grievances, including audio recordings of the child in distress, were submitted to the school on July 24-25, 2024. Based on CCTV footage and testimonies from teachers, the inquiry committee concluded that Amayra was experiencing severe mental strain on the day of the tragic event. In the 45 minutes leading up to her death, she reportedly sought assistance from her class teacher five times, but was allegedly reprimanded instead of receiving support.

The teacher ultimately acknowledged receiving complaints regarding the use of “bad words” among students. The inquiry also identified inadequate security measures and administrative failures, including non-functional CCTV cameras in a school with over 5,000 students, as well as the absence of ID cards for numerous students and staff members.

This case continues to raise profound questions about student safety, bullying, and accountability in private educational institutions, as authorities deliberate on further actions based on ongoing evaluations.