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12-year-old Navodaya student found hanging in hostel; family alleges assault by staff

January 4, 2026

A 12-year-old girl was found hanging in her hostel room at Navodaya Vidyalaya in Latur, Maharashtra, leading to allegations from her family of mistreatment by hostel staff. They claim that the girl had sustained injuries from an assault the night before her death, raising concerns about the conditions and safety within the hostel.

12-year-old Navodaya student found hanging in hostel; family alleges assault by staff

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The girl was a Class VI student at Navodaya Vidyalaya in Latur.
Family alleges she was assaulted by a hostel staff member prior to her death.
Injury marks were found on her hands and head.
The incident is being investigated by local police.

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12-year-old Navodaya student found hanging in hostel; family alleges assault by staff

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