Kerala Student Suicide Case: Dental College HOD Arrested in Kannur
Police intensify investigation after arresting the Head of Department in the alleged student suicide abetment case.
**Kannur, Kerala:** In a major development in the Kerala student suicide case, police have arrested the Head of the Department (HOD) of a private dental college in Kannur over allegations linked to the student’s death.
According to police, the HOD was taken into custody following an investigation into allegations of mental harassment and academic pressure. Authorities are examining whether the student’s suicide was influenced by actions within the institution.
Investigators are collecting digital evidence, college records, mobile phone data, and witness statements from faculty members, students, and the victim’s family. Officials have also confirmed that the role of other college staff is under investigation.
The case came to light after the student allegedly died by suicide, prompting widespread public concern over academic pressure and the mental well-being of students. Police are working to determine whether there was any negligence or sustained harassment that contributed to the incident.
Authorities have assured that the investigation will be impartial and that strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found responsible. The college administration has stated that it is cooperating fully with the investigation.
The incident has once again sparked discussions on student mental health, institutional accountability, and the need for stronger support systems in educational institutions across India.
