The body of Shubhi Singh, a school teacher missing for five days, was found near the Rapti river in Jeewanraynpur village, Dingurajot area of Shravasti on Sunday. Following the discovery, police from Naveen Modern police station in Shravasti took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem. An FIR has been filed against the school manager and four other staff members for allegedly forcing Shubhi to commit suicide.
Discovery and Investigation
Shubhi Singh, who taught at St. Anthony Public School, had gone missing under suspicious circumstances five days earlier after leaving her home in Chakwa village of Bhiga Kotwali area. Her father, Rajesh Kumar Singh, filed a missing person report the same night when she did not return. Police launched an investigation and reportedly found a handwritten suicide note in her room.
According to her father’s complaint, the school manager had terminated Shubhi’s employment prior to her disappearance. He alleged that she faced severe harassment from the school staff during her tenure, which led to her mental distress. The suicide note reportedly includes serious accusations against the school management.
Background of Shubhi Singh
Police stated that on Monday morning around 11 a.m., Shubhi left for school but never arrived there. Local police and family members began searching after she failed to return home by evening. The missing person report triggered a search operation that continued for five days until her body was recovered from the river near Jeewanraynpur village.
Following the retrieval of Shubhi’s body, the police proceeded with forensic examinations. Investigators confirmed the presence of a suicide note written by Shubhi herself, which details reasons behind her alleged decision to take her own life.
The police registered a case against five individuals, including the school manager, on charges of abetment to suicide and harassment. The investigation is ongoing, and police officials are gathering further evidence to understand the circumstances leading to Shubhi’s death.
Shubhi’s father’s complaint serves as a critical part of this inquiry, containing allegations about maltreatment and workplace harassment that allegedly contributed to her tragic death. The exact nature of the accusations in the suicide note has not been publicly disclosed by authorities.
This disturbing incident has caused significant concern among the local community in Shravasti. It has brought attention to issues of workplace harassment and mental health support, especially for educators in the region.
The police continue their investigation, promising to bring clarity and accountability in the case. The school management and accused staff members have not yet commented publicly on the allegations or the ongoing inquiry.
