Gzb: Class 8 boy hangs self, father alleges harassment by school over fee

Ghaziabad: A Class 8 student allegedly hanged himself in his room with his father claiming that his son took the step after being harassed in school for not submitting his fees, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place at Shibban Pura Colony in Sihani Gate police station limits here, they said. The father of the deceased has lodged a complaint against the school management alleging that his son was harassed and not permitted to attend classes for failing to pay his fees, the police added.

The child felt insulted and hanged himself after returning home from school, Circle Officer (City 2nd) Alok Dubey said, quoting the complaint.