Published Nov 04, 2026 | 4:30 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 04, 2026 | 4:30 PM
Neeraj Santhosh was found hanging in his bedroom at his home in Nileshwar in Keralam’s Kasargod.
Synopsis: A 15-year-old Class 10 student, Neeraj Santhosh, was found hanging in his bedroom at his home in Nileshwar on 1 November. His father has alleged that teachers at Cheruvathur Government Technical High School made him spend an entire school day in the staff room over his relationship with a girl and has sought an investigation into possible harassment by teachers or classmates.
A 15-year-old Class 10 student, who was found hanging in his bedroom at his home in Nileshwar in Keralam’s Kasargod on 1 November, was allegedly made to spend an entire school day in the staff room as a disciplinary measure over his relationship with a girl, his father has alleged.
In a complaint to Kanhangad Deputy Superintendent of Police Anilkumar, the boy’s father, Santhosh PP, alleged that teachers at Cheruvathur Government Technical High School subjected his son, Neeraj Santhosh, to the disciplinary action.
The father has sought an investigation into the alleged action and possible harassment by teachers or classmates. He has also asked the police to examine the boy’s movements on 1 November. According to the complaint, Neeraj left home in an autorickshaw around noon and returned with what appeared to be slap marks on his face.
Also Read: 18-year-old’s high-speed drive leaves one critically injured in Keralam
The complaint also seeks the identification of the autorickshaw driver and an investigation into the circumstances in which the boy left home and returned.
The family has sought a detailed examination of Neeraj’s mobile phone, including his calls, messages and social media interactions, to establish whether he faced threats or pressure.
Nileshwar police have registered a case of unnatural death. They have seized the mobile phone and sought the assistance of the cyber cell in examining its contents.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
