CPI(M) seeks high-level inquiry into tribal student’s death

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday demanded a high-level, impartial inquiry into the death of 15-year-old tribal student Murram Shivani and urged the Andhra Pradesh government to ascertain the circumstances that led to her alleged suicide and extend immediate assistance to her family.In a statement, CPI(M) Andhra Pradesh State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao expressed shock over the death of Shivani, a resident of Irlapalli Kotha Colony in Rampachodavaram mandal, and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.Mr. Rao demanded ₹25 lakh as compensation for the family, establishment of counselling centres in tribal welfare hostels and schools, and measures to address the psychological, financial and social challenges faced by tribal students. He reiterated the party’s demand for