Gujarat: Woman principal kills self inside school in Chhota Udepur district; suicide note found

The deceased committed suicide by hanging herself from the rod of the toilet's window located inside the school's store room.

Published: 30th June 2021 07:39 PM  |   Last Updated: 30th June 2021 07:39 PM   |  A+A-

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By PTI

CHHOTA UDEPUR: The principal of a government school in Chhota Udepur district of Gujarat allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the iron railing of a window inside her school on Wednesday morning, police said.

The deceased, Bhavnaben Damor (34), was the principal of the government secondary school at Kukarda village in the district, an official of Nasvadi police station said. "She committed suicide by hanging herself from the rod of the toilet's window located inside the school's store room. A suicide note was recovered from her possession and we questioned her husband, who lived with her in Nasvadi in connection with the incident," he said.

"We are yet to ascertain the reason behind the suicide and we will go through the suicide note that we have recovered. We are questioning her husband and the teachers in the school. We have also informed her parents about her death," the official said.

He said that the body of the deceased was sent for post-mortem to a government hospital and further investigation is underway.

(If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call AASRA's 24x7 Helpline: +91-9820466726 for assistance)


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