A video in which the child described what happened went viral as police were investigating whether the student tripped and fell.
Digital desk: A class 10 student from a government school in Karur, Tamil Nadu, reportedly jumped from the first floor after being called a liar by her teacher on Friday.
According to reports, the student was taken to the hospital right away after the event and is now receiving treatment.
A video in which the child described what happened went viral as police were investigating whether the student tripped and fell.
"Our school is hosting cultural events. One girl asked me to take a video of an event; I said no. She then asked me to hand the phone to someone else, but I recorded the video because the other person was far away. I was caught and punished by the teacher. She refused to believe me and called me a liar in front of everyone on the ground when I explained that someone else had asked me to do it. I was heartbroken when other students saw this, the child said.
It may be mentioned that an investigation into the incident is underway.
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