Devika, a 15-year-old girl ended her life in Valanchery, Malappuram district, on June 1 allegedly because she was not able to have access to online classes.
The Class X student was missing since Monday afternoon and around 6 p.m. her charred body was found near an unoccupied house a few yards away from her home. Late in the night, police confirmed that the girl ended her life after allegedly missing the online classes on the first day of the school reopening. The girl’s parents reportedly told the police that their daughter had been upset as they did not have a smart phone and the television set was faulty.
Muslim Students’ Federation’s (MSF) protest march to the office of District Direct of Education was ended in a clash between police and activists. MSF leaders accused police force for attacking their peaceful protest in a barbaric way. There are wide criticisms and protest from different sides of the society against state government for failing the inclusionary approach in the online class project. State education ministry has demanded detailed report over incident.
A daily wage labourer, her father had no job for over two months during the lockdown, and the family was in penury. Neighbours and school friends testified that she was a brilliant student. A photo of her accepting an award for her academic brilliance was hanging on the wall of her house.
