Teen skater jump from balcony after getting phone punishment

13-year-old national-level skater in Class 8 attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of his school in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, after being reprimanded for bringing a mobile phone and uploading a classroom video to social media . The incident occurred on November 28, 2025; he survived with injuries including fractures to his legs, spine, and jaw, and his condition stabilized after hospital treatment.

CCTV footage captured the boy apologizing 52 times in four minutes inside the principal’s office, amid alleged threats of suspension, career ruin, and loss of skating medals. School rules prohibit mobiles, even for teachers, and officials summoned his parents before he panicked and jumped as his father arrived.

Local authorities launched an investigation into the school’s handling, sparking public outrage over student pressure and mental health support. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate confirmed the phone violation but noted the unexpected escalation. Protests highlighted concerns about mental torture of young athletes