Chennai: A 13-year-old girl in Chennai jumped from the first floor of her school building after her class teacher scolded her class for not focusing on their studies. She sustained a fracture from the fall and was rushed to a private hospital where she is recovering, The Times of India reported.

The incident happened on Monday at a Jaigopal Garodia Government Girls’ School in Virugambakkam where, according to the police, the teacher scolded the class in common but the girl felt dejected and took the step that was witnessed by other students.