Student’s relationship with teacher was ignored by SVN staff until too late

Alex Persaud

The father of Alex Persaud, the 16-year-old who committed suicide after being expelled from the Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN) over a relationship with a teacher, has alleged that teachers at the school knew about the relationship and did nothing.

Harrynarine Persaud says his son was expelled by the school without either him or his wife being informed. He also says the teachers were quick to accuse and embarrass the teen instead of resolving the situation.

“Tell me…why didn’t these teachers who knew and saw my son and this teacher catching buses and taxi and talking didn’t tell us sooner or