Overview
- A 17-year-old Class 12 student in Bhiwandi was found dead at home Sunday, a day after Maharashtra’s HSC results were declared.
- Narpoli police registered an Accidental Death Report and said the investigation is ongoing.
- Police said an initial probe found she was distressed about lower-than-expected marks and had hanged herself at her residence.
- The HSC is a statewide board exam for Class 12 that often shapes college options, and news reports linked the death to stress over scores.
- Local coverage cited PTI and police statements, and authorities have not issued final forensic findings or alleged any foul play.