The family also claimed that while Vasanthapiriya's friends, who were also questioned by the teachers, defended her by saying she did not steal the phone, the teachers did not allow her to eat during the period she was locked in a room.



The teacher, whose iPhone was stolen, along with her husband had taken the student in their car to the girl's home, where the teacher told her parents about the theft.



After the teacher and husband left the girl's home, she locked herself in her room, leaving a note to her parents, saying that she did not steal the teacher's iPhone.



"Nobody is responsible for my death. I want to thank my lovely parents for taking care of me. I am so sorry. Teacher, I never took your phone. I promise."