Exam Pressure Drives Teen to Goa With Rs 3 Lakh, Shocking Family and Police
A quiet home in Vadodara turned into a scene of panic overnight, after a 17 year old student vanished, taking Rs 3 lakh from his family safe and travelling alone to Goa.
What began as a normal school night quickly spiralled into a multi state police search. The teenager left his house after midnight, without raising suspicion. By morning, the front door was open, the cash was gone and his phone was switched off. Among that money was a painful detail for the family. A portion was set aside for his sister’s UPSC examination fees, a dream years in the making.
Police teams moved fast. CCTV footage showed the boy leaving with a backpack in the early hours. Investigators tracked his journey across states, first to Mumbai, then onward to Goa. For two days, the family had no contact, no reassurance, only fear.
When officers finally traced his location to a beach resort in Goa, the scene was unexpected. The teenager was found sitting calmly with a friend, far from the chaos unfolding back home. By then, police say, more than Rs 50,000 had already been spent.
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During questioning, the story took a deeply human turn. The boy broke down and spoke openly about academic pressure. Class 11 exams had overwhelmed him. He said he felt suffocated, trapped and desperate for a break. Running away, in his mind, was an escape, not a crime. He even believed he would return home after a week.
This case has ended without criminal charges. The teenager is a minor and was found safe. He and his friend were counselled and returned to their families. But the emotional impact lingers, especially for parents and educators watching closely.
This is not just a story about a missing teen or stolen money. It is a stark reminder of the pressure placed on young students, often silently. Competitive exams, expectations, comparisons and fear of failure can pile up quickly. When warning signs are missed, stress can turn into drastic decisions.
Police officers involved in the case have issued a broader message. Pay attention to changes in behaviour. Talk openly about stress. Create space for children to fail, breathe and ask for help.
As this family begins to heal, the larger question remains for society. How many students are carrying this pressure quietly and how many are one breaking point away.
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