Sadhna Bhonsle, a 17-year-old girl from Sangli, Maharashtra, who scored over 92% in her Class 10 board exams, allegedly lost her life after being severely beaten by her father for scoring low in a NEET mock test. The incident reportedly occurred at Nelkaranji village in Atpadi tehsil on Saturday night, leaving Sadhna critically injured.
She was rushed to Ushakal Hospital in Sangli but died before receiving treatment. Sadhna’s mother filed a police complaint on June 22, stating that her husband had beaten their daughter for her poor test performance. The father has been arrested and remanded to police custody, with the case currently under investigation.
A Promising Life Cut Short: Details of the Tragic Incident
Sadhna Bhonsle, a bright student from Sangli, was preparing for the highly competitive National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), which is required for admission to medical colleges in India. Despite her outstanding academic record, including scoring over 92% in her Class 10 exams, Sadhna allegedly faced violent abuse from her father, Dhondiram Bhonsle, a schoolteacher, after she scored low in a recent NEET mock test.
According to police reports, the assault took place at their home in Nelkaranji village, Atpadi tehsil, on Saturday night. Her father allegedly beat her with the wooden handle of a stone grinder, causing serious head injuries. Sadhna was rushed to Ushakal Hospital in Sangli but died before receiving treatment.
Community and Legal Response: A Father in Custody
Following the incident, Sadhna’s mother, Preeti Bhosale, filed a formal complaint with the police, stating that her husband had beaten their daughter due to her low marks, which led to her death.
The father, who has reportedly confessed to the assault, was arrested by Atpadi Police and produced before the court, which remanded him to police custody until June 24. The police are continuing their investigation. A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The Logical Indian is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Sadhna Bhonsle, a young life with immense potential. This incident highlights the devastating consequences of excessive academic pressure and the urgent need for greater awareness and support for students’ mental health and well-being.
As a society, we must challenge harmful expectations and foster environments where children are valued for who they are, not just for their academic achievements
