Following the tragic death of a 17-year-old Class 12 student in Amritsar, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has imposed a strict cap on annual fee hikes for private schools, limiting them to 5%. This decision comes after the student reportedly consumed a poisonous substance due to stress over unpaid school fees. Mann stated that any school increasing fees by more than 15% over a three-year period will be required to refund the excess amount to parents. He emphasized that the new regulations will apply to all mandatory charges, not just tuition fees. To ensure compliance, the Punjab government is preparing to enact a new law. Mann condemned the previous administration for permitting private schools to raise fees without restriction, asserting that the new measures aim to protect students and parents from financial exploitation. The student's family alleged that she faced severe mental harassment from school authorities regarding her outstanding fees, which contributed to her tragic decision. Mann expressed his commitment to preventing such incidents in the future, declaring that schools must not act arbitrarily.