12 Year Old Surat Boy Dies By Suicide From Depression School Reveals Past Attempt
Indian Express
Talking to The Indian Express, the principal of the school where the boy studied till last month said, The boy was quiet and an average student. He was not very regular
Talking to The Indian Express, the principal of the school where the boy studied till last month said, “The boy was quiet and an average student. He was not very regular. Once we called up his mother and complained to her. He had earlier tried to die by suicide in school. His class teacher saved him that time. We also counselled him. He, thereafter, became normal and attended school regularly.”
The class teacher said they have rarely seen the boy smile. “We talked to him and found that he was in a state of depression due to his parents’ quarrels. We also told him to mingle with other students in the school and in his neighbourhood. But he did not like making friends with classmates and remained by himself.”
Kamal Saiyed is a senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, providing extensive, on-the-ground coverage from Surat and the broader South Gujarat region and the Union territories of Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli. With a reporting career at the publication spanning back to 2007, he has established himself as a high-authority voice on the industrial, social, and political pulse of one of India’s fastest-growing urban hubs. Expertise Industrial & Economic Beat: Based in the "Diamond City," Saiyed offers expert reporting on the diamond and textile industries. His work tracks global market shifts (such as De Beers production changes), local trade policies, and the socio-economic challenges facing the millions of workers in Surat’s manufacturing hubs. Civic & Infrastructure Coverage: He consistently reports on urban development and public safety in Surat, including: Traffic & Urban Planning: Monitoring the city's 13-fold increase in traffic violations and the implementation of new municipal drives. Public Safety: Investigative reporting on infrastructure failures, fire safety NOC compliance in schools and commercial buildings, and Metro rail progress. Political Reporting: Tracking the shifting dynamics between the BJP, Congress, and AAP in South Gujarat and the neighboring Union Territories (Daman, Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Crime beat: Armed with a good source network Saiyed has been able to bring out the human side of crime stories in his region ... Read More