Police to send file on alleged bullying of Jayden Lalchan to DPP

Southern Division Police are expected to approach the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) next week, seeking further guidance on the investigation into the alleged bullying that led to the tragic death of 15-year-old Jayden Lalchan.

ACP Wayne Mystar said investigators from the Princes Town Police Station have interviewed all the individuals involved, including the alleged bully, a schoolboy, and his parents. He noted that due to the sensitive nature of the case, the police will need the DPP to determine the next course of action.

“We are almost done compiling the report to submit to the DPP, hopefully by Monday. In fact, it should be ready by tomorrow (today, Friday),” Mystar said.

As for preventative measures, he said a proposal had been sent to the Ministry of Education through the Commissioner of Police’s office, seeking approval for the Southern Division to establish an anti-bullying campaign at the school Jayden attended, St Stephen’s College, Princes Town.

St Stephen’s College, in a full-page newspaper advertisement, denied any report of bullying had been made by Jayden at the school.

Jayden, a Form Four student, took his ife on October 3 at his home in Broomage Road, just a day before his school hosted a peace march. His mother, Fareeda Lalchan claimed that in the days leading up to his death, students had been verbally harassing him.

Following the altercation, the mother claimed the bully began making threats toward Jayden, causing him to become so fearful that he was afraid to leave the school compound. According to her, a teacher had to escort Jayden home, as he was terrified the bully and his friends would attack him once he stepped out of the school gate.

While police investigated, the Ministry of Education conducted its inquiries and reported that contrary to some claims, there was no evidence to suggest that Jayden had endured years of sustained bullying.

Parents have reported that the alleged bully has not been attending classes recently and the school has started providing counselling sessions for students.

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