Kerala teen Mihir’s death: How can schools and parents deal with bullying?

The recent death of 15-year-old Mihir Ahammed by suicide in Kerala has raised concerns about the mental health of children and how bullying and ragging leave a lasting impact on them. His mother, Rajna PM, alleged that her son was subjected to relentless bullying by schoolmates, triggering discourse about awarding strict punishment to those accused. TNM spoke to former Chairperson Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Nina Nayak on how schools and parents can deal with such issues.