THANE: A 14-year-old girl from Maharashtra’s Thane district died after jumping from her 19th-floor apartment on Thursday, reportedly distressed over poor academic performance and low marks in recent exams. The Class 6 student resided in the Kalyan West area with her mother, grandmother, and sister.Police officials stated that the teenager was experiencing significant stress due to her inability to improve her academic scores despite regular studies. The situation was further complicated by her low performance in pre-Diwali examinations and continued pressure from teachers to enhance her results.The incident occurred when she jumped from a window of her flat, landing on a two-wheeler parked below. She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical staff pronounced her dead.The Khadakpada police have filed a case of accidental death and initiated an investigation into the incident. The local authorities are conducting a thorough probe to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
