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14-Year-Old's Suicide Sparks Outrage Over School Bullying

5/27/2025

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In a heartbreaking incident in Srinagar, 14-year-old Numan Farooq Sofi took his own life, reportedly due to bullying over his tattoos at Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute. His family blames the school's harsh approach for his suffering, prompting community outrage over the lack of compassion in educational environments. This tragedy raises urgent concerns about the support systems for vulnerable students.

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In a heartbreaking incident in Srinagar, 14-year-old Numan Farooq Sofi took his own life, reportedly due to bullying over his tattoos at Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute. His family blames the school's harsh approach for his suffering, prompting community outrage over the lack of compassion in educational environments. This tragedy raises urgent concerns about the support systems for vulnerable students.