- New CCTV shows Amayra distressed after classmate interaction.
- Teacher repeatedly ignored Amayra's attempts to seek help.
- CBSE report confirmed bullying and school safety deficiencies.
New CCTV footage has reignited questions surrounding the death of nine-year-old Amayra, a Class 4 student of Neerja Modi School, who allegedly died by suicide at Jaipur’s Neerja Modi School on November 1 last year. The child’s family alleged that she was bullied by her classmates
According to the CCTV footage, Amayra arrived at her class calm and in a perfectly normal state. She greeted a friend and later actively participated in dance class with other children. However, upon returning to class, footage shows some of the children using digital slates.
It is reported that Amayra was repeatedly shown the slate, after which a clear change in her behaviour was observed. She appeared restless and uncomfortable, and even began to disengage from her schoolwork.
Teacher's Neglect And Growing Anxiety
In the footage, Amayra can be seen approaching her class teacher several times over the course of about an hour. According to the family, she was each time trying to explain what was bothering her.
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However, according to the family, each time she approached the teacher, another student intervened and distracted her. The teacher allegedly sent her back to her seat instead of addressing her concerns separately.
The footage reportedly captures Amayra becoming increasingly distressed. She is seen folding her hands while trying to explain something, and at one point, covering her mouth and head. Her family has described these moments as signs of shock and helplessness, alleging that the teacher did not respond appropriately to her distress.
Family Demands Strict Action
Shortly after this incident, footage shows Amayra leaving the classroom alone. She quickly walked through the corridor and headed for the stairs. No staff member was seen stopping or following her as she made her way from the ground floor to the fourth floor.
On November 1, she reportedly jumped from the fourth floor of the school building. She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
Her family has alleged that the police did not take adequate action and has demanded that a case be registered under the Juvenile Justice Act against not only the class teacher but also the school principal and chairman.
CBSE Report Reveals Bullying And Negligence
Last year, the Central Board of Secondary Education had issued a show-cause notice to Neerja Modi School after a visit by a two-member inspection committee the day after the incident.
The board pointed out deficiencies in the school's systems and procedures regarding student safety. The committee found that Amayra, whose classroom was on the ground floor, had reached the fourth floor without being noticed by staff before falling.
In its report, the CBSE stated that Amayra had been harassed and abused by classmates for the past 18 months. It stated that her class teacher, Punita Sharma, allegedly failed to address complaints raised by Amayra and her parents adequately.
According to the report, when Amayra’s father approached the teacher in September after an alleged harassment incident involving a classmate, the matter was reportedly dismissed with the suggestion that the child needed to socialise more with other students.
The CBSE committee recorded statements from teachers, classmates and Amayra’s parents, describing her as a bright, cheerful and sociable student who actively participated in school activities and was considered an all-rounder.
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