On January 15t, 15-year old Mihir Ahammed, died by suicide in Ernakulam.

On January 30, his mother, Rajna PM shared a post on her Instagram account. It revealed a dystopic picture of violence, depression and a social structure devoid of empathy. A new student in Global Public School, Mihir had apparently been bullied by classmates about his skin colour. The day before his suicide he had been made to lick the toilet seat and had his head flushed in the toilet.