After son’s death, Pearland family pushes for changes to protect students facing disciplinary action

“Our mission is to make sure this does not happen to any other family,” says father Vivek Duggal. “No parents should have to light a pyre for their child.”

Juhi Varma•Updated: Sep 9, 2026 03:29 AM• 156 views

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A journalist whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Houston Chronicle, Fort Bend Star, Indo-American News, India Herald, MSN (US), Austin American-Statesman, Cypress Creek Mirror, Examiner Newspaper Group, Fort Bend Sun, Katy Rancher, Pearland Journal, Sugar Land Sun as well as Wicked Local and Advocate Newspapers in the Boston area.

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