On Thursday, 24 July 2025, around 12:27 PM, a 15‑year‑old Class 10 student at Som Lalit School in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, jumped from the fourth‑floor lobby railing during the school’s recess. Despite efforts by classmates to intervene, she leapt over the parapet and fell critically injured.
Incident Details
CCTV footage shows the girl walking into the fourth‑floor lobby, playing with a keychain, before suddenly jumping over the railing. Several classmates tried to stop her—one even held her hand—but she broke free and jumped.
She landed heavily, suffering severe head trauma, concussion, and multiple fractures. Initially treated in a nearby hospital, she was later moved to a hospital in Thaltej for ICU care.
Ahmedabad: Student Commits Suicide in School...A Class 10 student jumped from the fourth floor of Som Lalit School in Navrangpura.The suicide incident was captured on CCTV.The student died during treatment in the hospital.The reason for the suicide is still unknown. #CCTVCamera… pic.twitter.com/ea7yA7ztQ5
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Medical Outcome and Timeline
Ahmedabad: Student Commits Suicide in School...A Class 10 student jumped from the fourth floor of Som Lalit School in Navrangpura.The suicide incident was captured on CCTV.The student died during treatment in the hospital.The reason for the suicide is still unknown. #CCTVCamera… pic.twitter.com/ea7yA7ztQ5
— NextMinute News (@nextminutenews7) July 25, 2025The girl succumbed to her injuries at around 10:00 PM IST on Friday, 25 July 2025, nearly 10 hours after the fall. Authorities confirmed her death and registered an Accidental Death (AD) case.
A panel post‑mortem examination was conducted, and the report is awaited.
Investigation & Response
Navrangpura Police have launched an investigation—reviewing CCTV footage and recording statements from teachers, school staff, students, and the family. Foul play is not suspected at present, but all possibilities are being explored.
The District Education Officer has demanded a detailed report from the school's management, and an FSL forensic team has examined the site shortly after the incident.
Background Clues
The girl had returned to school approximately 15 days prior after a month‑long medical leave for depression, with a supporting medical certificate submitted by her mother.
School authorities reported she appeared distressed on the morning of the incident, even shouting in class, before being momentarily calm by a teacher’s intervention.
Wider Implications & Concerns
This tragic incident emphasizes the urgent need for stronger mental health support and counselling systems in schools. Early warning signs—like recent distress or absenteeism—must be identified and addressed promptly by educators and parents.
Similar past incidents in Gujarat have highlighted adolescent stress and the lack of psychological support in educational environments, leading to public calls for systematic reform.
Next Steps
- The police will interview the girl’s family (currently in Rajasthan) and classmates once her condition had been stabilized or, since she has passed away, to gather background details.
- Authorities continue investigations into the root causes, including potential emotional or medical triggers.
- Schools are under pressure to improve mental well‑being infrastructure, counselling access, and teacher training.