Delhi: Class 12 girl brings petrol to school, dies by suicide; 3-page note found
New Delhi: A Class 12 student, aged around 18, was found burnt behind the guard room of a school in Krishna Nagar, Delhi, after police received a call about a fire on Saturday.
According to Delhi Police, personnel from Krishna Nagar police station reached the school after receiving the PCR call. Certain materials were recovered from the spot and the student’s school bag during preliminary proceedings.
The Crime Team was called to examine the scene and collect evidence. Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and further enquiry is underway.
#WATCH | Today, a PCR call regarding a fire incident was received from a school in Krishna Nagar, Delhi. Upon receipt of the information, police staff from PS Krishna Nagar promptly reached the spot, where an approximately 18-year-old female student of Class 12th was found in a burnt condition behind the school guard room. During preliminary proceedings, certain materials were recovered from the spot and the deceased’s school bag. The Crime Team was called to inspect the scene and collect relevant evidence. The circumstances leading to the incident are being examined, and further enquiry is in progress: Delhi Police
(Visuals from outside the school)
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2026
The girl had brought a bottle of petrol with her to school. A three-page suicide note was also found in her possession.
A fire brigade is also at the spot.
This is a developing story.