Chennai, December 3: In an unfortunate incident, a 16-year-old boy ended his life at his house after he was allegedly beaten up by the physical education teacher at his school on Thursday. The boy was a class 12 student at a private school on ECR. His parents alleged that the schoolteacher and the school management are responsible for his son’s death.

TOI reported that the boy, Kavin Kumar, of Chinna Neelankarai was studying with his brother Darshan, 13, at the same school. Their father Mahesh works as a contractual employee of the Chennai corporation. Karnataka Shocker: Minor Girl Forced To Drink Alcohol, Sexually Harassed by Friend, His Accomplice in Raichur, Investigation Underway

The alleged incident took place last week, when Darshan fell asleep in the class. Teacher Chellapandian noticed the boy sleeping and beat him up. Darshan informed about the incident at home after which his parents questioned the school officials. Mumbai Shocker: Man Poisoned to Death by Wife, Her Lover For Property in Santacruz; Both Arrested

Kavin Kumar who had taken leave for two days on Tuesday and Wednesday went to school on Thursday. At that time, school physical education teacher Venkatesan allegedly accused him of selling banned products on the school premise and assaulted him in front of other students.

Following this, Kavin Kumar informed his parents and they visited the school and questioned the school authorities. On Friday morning Kavin Kumar went to the bathroom after returning home and killed himself. Police have registered a case in the matter and further investigation is underway.

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