Father Kills Daughter Over Low NEET Mock Test Score in Maharashtra

In a deeply disturbing case from Maharashtra’s Sangli district, a father allegedly beat his 17-year-old daughter to death after she scored low marks in a NEET mock test.

Killed Over Marks

The victim, Sadhana Bhosale, was preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and had been studying for it for the past three years. Despite scoring 92.6% in Class 10, marks many students aspire to, she reportedly scored less than expected in a recent mock test.

Her father, Dhodiram Bhosale, a school headmaster, allegedly confronted her over the performance. According to reports, when he questioned her, she responded, “Papa, which collector did you become? You also had low marks.” This reply reportedly enraged him.

In a fit of rage, he picked up a wooden stick and began beating her in front of his wife and son. She sustained multiple injuries, especially to the head. Sadhana was then rushed to Ushakal Hospital in Sangli but she succumbed to her injuries before doctors could begin treatment.

The incident occurred on the night of June 20 in Neelkaranji village of Atpadi tehsil.

FIR and Arrest

On Sunday, June 22, Sadhana’s mother filed an FIR against her husband. He was arrested and booked under Section 103(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act.

The accused has reportedly confessed to beating his daughter. He remains in police custody, and further investigation is underway.

The incident has left the local community in shock. Villagers have expressed anger and disbelief over the father’s actions.

What It Shows

This case highlights how academic pressure can lead to tragedy, whether it comes from students breaking under the weight of expectations or parents reacting violently to performance. Just this month, a 22-year-old in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after getting lower-than-expected NEET 2025 results.

As competition intensifies, incidents like these raise urgent questions about how marks continue to matter more than mental health and emotional support.

(Rh/Pooja Bansal/MSM)