BHUBANESWAR, Dec. 7 -- A Class XI girl student of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) 3 in Mancheswar area of Bhubaneswar allegedly attempted suicide by jumping off the school building on Friday. The family members of the girl lodged a police complaint alleging that she attempted to commit suicide after being harassed by a lady physical education (PE) teacher of the school.

The injured girl is now undergoing treatment at a private hospital and her condition is stated to be critical.

Alleging harassment of students, members of Parents' Association today staged a dharna outside KV Sangathan's deputy commissioner office in Bhubaneswar demanding action against the PE teacher. They alleged that the PE teacher misbehaved with the girl and verbally abused h...