Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Crime-Justice

Bihar Class 10 girl found dead on railway tracks; family says denial of exam entry led to suicide

IANS | February 18, 2026 12:56 PM

PATNA: A student, who was to appear for the Class 10 examination, was found dead near the railway track in a village in Bihar, said police on Wednesday. The family has alleged that the student committed suicide after being denied entry for being late to the exam centre.

The incident occurred in Maharajchak village under the jurisdiction of Masaurhi Police Station.

The deceased has been identified as Komal Kumari, daughter of Mantu Yadav, a resident of Kharjama village. Her body was found near a railway track, sending shockwaves across the area.

According to family members, Komal had gone on Tuesday to the Barni High School examination centre in Dhanrua to appear for the Matriculation exam.

However, she reportedly reached the centre at 9.07 a.m., after which the gates were closed.

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