File photo of Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood.
| Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap
After a class 10 student was found dead due to alleged mental harassment, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday (November 21, 2025) said he will seek a report from every school in New Delhi over compliance with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s guidelines on psychological well-being of students.
“We have formed a committee to investigate the matter and the school has also taken action. I am looking into this issue as a serious, worried parent,” Mr. Sood said.
He said he will write to all schools asking whether the CBSE’s directives on mental health and well-being of students are being followed.
“If any school is facing a difficulty, the State Government will handhold them. I want the next generation to know that we are serious about their mental health and well-being,” Mr. Sood said.
His remarks came after a class 10 student of St Columba’s School was found dead on Tuesday (November 18, 2025).
After the attempt, the boy was taken to BLK Super Specialty Hospital where he was declared dead.
On Thursday (November 20, 2025) the Delhi Education department constituted a committee to look into the matter, while the school administration suspended four staff members, including the headmistress, coordinator and two teachers, pending inquiry.
Published – November 21, 2025 04:23 pm IST
