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NEET 2025 Prep Turns Fatal: Tragic Incident from Maharashtra
Father crushes daughter’s dreams, Sangli, Maharashtra – In a most shocking and appalling incident, a 17-year-old NEET student, Sadhana Bhonsle, was brutally beaten by her own father simply because she performed poorly in a mock test that was a part of her preparation for the medical entrance examination.
By some accounts, Sadhana was a fine student and did quite well in her class 10 board exam, scoring 90%. She was preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), which is one of India’s toughest medical exams.
Her father, Dhondiram Bhonsle, a school teacher by profession, is reported to have fought with her when she came to know of her poor result in a mock NEET Test. The fight took a violent turn in an unexpected manner. He is reportedly attacked her with a stick and the handle of a wooden grinder. The attack that led to critical injuries – though they attempted to save her life, Spade Rajju and his family couldn’t do much, and Sadhana died even before reaching the hospital.
Bhonsle has been taken into police custody. A case has been registered by the police in this matter despite the fact that an inquiry has been initiated, and an FIR under proper sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) will be filed against the driver. Authorities have indicated that they are handling the case very seriously due to the violence involved and the pressures associated with academia.
This tragic narrative points towards a larger disease in Indian society regarding the unconscionable burden on students preparing for competitive exams such as the NEET. With scores of aspirants vying for limited medical seats, Many of these students and their families are burdened with an incredible amount of mental and emotional pressure. Unfortunately, pressure can sometimes manifest itself in extreme, irreversible forms.
For several years now, teachers, mental health experts, and student lobby groups have warned of the dangers of poisonous academic pressure. The accident is, however, a poignant reminder of the need to adopt a more compassionate style of parenting, offer more mental health counseling to students, and perhaps even reconsider what society’s concept of academic success is.
The loss of Sadhana Bhonsle is a horrific one, not only for her loved ones and her community, but for the larger discourse around the well-being of Indian students. May this be a moment to reflect and take rapid action: no test score is worth dying for.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, fear, or emotional distress, help is available. Children across India can reach out anonymously and for free to the Childline helpline at 1098 — a 24/7 service dedicated to child protection and emotional support. Whether it’s violence at home, academic pressure, or the need to talk, trained counselors are just a phone call away. One call can save a life.
FAQs
What does this incident say about the academic pressure on students in India?
It underscores the toxic pressure placed on students to perform, particularly in competitive exams like NEET. Experts have long warned against the mental and emotional toll this takes.
How can students in distress seek help?
Students or children facing abuse, emotional stress, or fear can contact CHILDLINE 1098, a 24/7 emergency helpline dedicated to supporting children in crisis.
What needs to change to prevent such tragedies?
There needs to be greater awareness of mental health, compassionate parenting, reduced academic pressure, and access to counseling services for both students and parents.
