NewsIMTSNOTICE: DAV College principal Pradeep Kumar was arrested on 16/11/2025 for allegedly abetting the suicide of 22-year-old Ujjawal Rana. The BA second-year student died by suicide on 09/11/2025 in Budhana town, Muzaffarnagar. Police have registered a case against Kumar, college manager Arvind Garg, physical training instructor Sanjiv Singh (already arrested), and three policemen. SP (Rural) Aditya Bansal stated that remaining accused will be arrested soon. If you know someone at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Helpline numbers are available for those in distress: 9820466726 (AASRA) and 9152987821 (iCALL). (Updated 16 Nov 2025, 12:16 IST; source: link)
DAV College Principal Arrested in Student Suicide Case
The principal of DAV College, Pradeep Kumar, was arrested on November 16, 2025, for allegedly abetting the suicide of 22-year-old student Ujjawal Rana. The BA second-year student died by suicide on November 9 in Budhana town, Muzaffarnagar. This arrest comes as part of a wider investigation that has already seen the detention of physical training instructor Sanjiv Singh. The police have registered a case against multiple individuals including Kumar, college manager Arvind Garg, and three policemen in connection with the incident.
Investigation Continues as Authorities Pursue Remaining Accused
SP (Rural) Aditya Bansal has confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused in the case. The authorities are treating this as a serious matter involving institutional responsibility in the events leading to Rana's death. The case has raised concerns about student welfare and administrative accountability in educational institutions. Mental health awareness has also come into focus following this incident, with helpline numbers being circulated for those in distress, including AASRA (9820466726) and iCALL (9152987821) for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Key Points
- NOTICE: DAV College principal Pradeep Kumar was arrested on 16/11/2025 for allegedly abetting the suicide of 22-year-old Ujjawal Rana.
- The BA second-year student died by suicide on 09/11/2025 in Budhana town, Muzaffarnagar.
- Helpline numbers are available for those in distress: 9820466726 (AASRA) and 9152987821 (iCALL).