Bahadurgarh, Haryana: Worried about his poor test marks and fearing his family’s reaction, a Class 9 student from Bahadurgarh travelled to Vrindavan without informing his parents. The boy was found crying near a temple after it had closed for the night and was later reunited with his family.
The student, son of Amit Kumar, a resident of Sector 2 in Bahadurgarh, first cycled to the railway station and then boarded a train to Vrindavan. His disappearance left his family worried as they searched for him.
In Vrindavan, a passerby noticed the boy crying and approached him to find out what had happened. The person found a school identity card with a contact number and used it to inform the boy’s father.
Father Travels to Vrindavan to Bring Son Home
After receiving the call, Amit Kumar left for Vrindavan by car at around 10 pm. He found his son and brought him home safely at approximately 4 am.
The student had reportedly left home because he was anxious about his test results and feared being scolded for scoring poorly. Fortunately, the timely intervention of the passerby helped the family locate him.
SHO Appeals to Parents Not to Pressure Children
Bahadurgarh Station House Officer Satyavir Singh urged parents to deal with children’s academic difficulties with patience and affection.
He advised families against scolding children harshly over low marks and said they should instead encourage them and help them handle academic pressure.
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining open communication with children and reassuring them that poor marks can be addressed without fear or shame.