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Bihar Education Minister Promises Action After Class 10 Girl Dies Following Exam Denial

Authorities have opened a probe into the death, with strict exam cutoffs under fresh scrutiny.

Overview

  • Masaurhi police identified the student as Komal Kumari and sent her body for post-mortem as part of an active investigation.
  • Family members say she was refused entry to the Barni High School centre after arriving about 10 minutes past the 9:00 a.m. reporting cutoff.
  • NDTV reports she later boarded a train from Nadaul and jumped between Taregna and Masaurhi Court stations, dying from her injuries at a local hospital.
  • Police circulated her photograph on social media, which helped villagers identify her and inform her relatives.
  • Education Minister Sunil Kumar said the department will take cognisance and appropriate action, as opposition leaders press for accountability and question rigid entry rules.