Tragic Loss: Five Female Students Take Their Lives in Karnataka After Board Exam Results
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Synopsis
In Karnataka, five female students have tragically committed suicide after their Class 12 exam results were announced, despite government appeals to avoid such drastic actions. The incidents occurred in multiple districts including Mysuru and Bengaluru, highlighting the ongoing mental health crisis among students.
Key Takeaways
- Five female students have committed suicide in Karnataka due to poor exam results.
- The government urged students to stay calm and avoid extreme actions.
- Education Minister announced three attempts for students to improve their results.
- Overall pass percentage for the exams was 73.45%.
- Further investigations are underway regarding the tragic incidents.
Bengaluru, April 9 (NationPress) In light of the Karnataka government's persistent requests for students to avoid drastic measures following the announcement of the Second Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 Board Exams-1 results, it is deeply saddening to report that five female students have tragically taken their own lives across the state, disheartened by their examination outcomes.
The heartbreaking incidents have emerged from Mysuru, Ballari, Davanagere, Haveri districts, and Bengaluru city within the past 24 hours.
According to initial reports, Ishwarya, a student at the Government PU College located in the Vontikoppal area of Mysuru, ended her life. Similarly, Vijayalaxmi Siriguppada, a Class 12 student from Agasanuru in Siraguppa taluk of Ballari district, also succumbed to suicide, reportedly due to her exam results.
Krupa, a 2nd PUC science student from Davanagere, made the devastating decision after discovering she had failed in her initial attempt.
Kavya Basappa Lamani from the Hamsabhavi police station jurisdiction in Haveri district also took her life after receiving her exam results, having not passed.
Another tragic case was reported from the Vidyaranyapura police station area in Bengaluru, where a girl student ended her life just hours before the board exam results were declared on Tuesday. Authorities stated that she took this extreme measure due to her apprehension about the outcome of her results, and the incident took place at her apartment in Sapthagiri Layout.
Further information is pending as investigations into these distressing events are ongoing.
To reassure students who did not succeed, Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa remarked while announcing the results, “This is just the outcome of the first examination. There will be two more rounds of exams for those who haven’t passed. Our department has decided to conduct three exams for students. We are not labeling any student as failed.”
“We are only releasing the results of those who passed. As the examination process continues, students retain the chance to participate in the second and third attempts. Once the entire process is finalized, the overall result percentages will be adjusted accordingly,” he emphasized.
Similarly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed, “To the students who have not cleared the exams, do not succumb to disappointment or anxiety, and please refrain from making hasty decisions. Life is much more significant, and there will certainly be another opportunity to face the exam and achieve better scores. Do not allow despair to overwhelm you—stay calm and composed.”
Nonetheless, the occurrences of suicide transpired even after the proactive measures taken by the Karnataka Education department raised significant concerns.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) announced the results for the Second Pre-University Course (2nd PUC) or Class 12 Board Exams-1 on Tuesday.
Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa revealed that the overall pass percentage was 73.45%, with 4.68 lakh students passing out of 6.37 lakh who sat for the exams. The department has resolved to officially declare candidates as failed only after their third attempt.
