In Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, Moulana Bi, mother of a class‑VI student who committed suicide, took her own life after consuming poison while demanding a probe into her son’s death. The case remains pending in the High Court.
- Moulana Bi protested the death of her son, Kowshik, by staging a hunger strike outside Chaitanya School.
- She died after ingesting poison while filming a selfie video, despite being admitted to multiple hospitals.
- The post‑mortem confirmed suicide by hanging, but the family suspects school management and investigation officials.
Ongole, Andhra Pradesh – On the evening of September 13, 2026, a woman from Prakasam district, identified as Moulana Bi, was found dead after consuming poison in a private hospital in Hyderabad. Her son, Kowshik, had died on February 14, 2026, after failing the Jawahar Navodaya School entrance exam.
Bi had been protesting outside Chaitanya School for several days, demanding a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of her son’s death. She claimed that the school’s management had contributed to the tragedy. During a self‑ie video, she reportedly ingested poison, leading to her death in AIG Hospital after being transferred from RIMS and Sanghamitra hospitals.
Ongole DSP R. Srinivasa Rao stated, “A case was registered at Singarayakonda police station after Kowshik’s death. The post‑mortem report revealed hanging, but his parents raised suspicions against the school management and investigators.”
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident highlights the mounting pressure on students, the lack of mental‑health support, and the public’s demand for accountability in private educational institutions.
“Reforming educational policies and prioritizing mental‑health awareness could prevent such tragedies.” – Dr. R.K. Shukla, psychologist and education policy expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Was Kowshik’s death ruled a suicide?
The post‑mortem report confirmed suicide by hanging.
2. Did Moulana Bi die from the poison she ingested?
Yes, she died from the poison after taking a selfie video and expressing her intent to kill herself.
