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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
NEET student dies by suicide in Sikar; 18th this year in Rajasthan
Jaipur: A 20-year-old student preparing for the National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET) to get admission to any undergraduate medical course died by suicide on Saturday night in Rajasthan's Sikar, said officials. This takes the toll of such cases to 18 this year across the state- 16 of them in Kota and one each in Sikar and Jodhpur. NEET student dies by suicide in Sikar; 18th this year in Rajasthan According to police, the victim, a native of Rajasthan's Balotra, took admission to a reputed coaching centre in Sikar only three days ago. 'He had been staying in a hostel in the district's Udhyog Nagar area. On Saturday, he died by suicide in his room,' said the sub inspector (SI) of Udhyog Nagar police station, Rohitansh Kumar. 'His friends knocked on the door late at night. When he did not respond, the hostel authority broke open the door and found him dead,' the SI added. 'Prima facie, he went to the coaching centre only on Friday. No suicide note was recovered. The body was sent for an autopsy. His family was also informed. Further probe is underway,' he said. Kumar also said that officials are probing why an anti-hanging device was not installed in the room. Amid a surge in suicide cases in Kota and Sikar, where students from all over the country arrive in huge numbers after completing Class 10 to prepare for various competitive exams — including JEE and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG for admission to medical courses —, the state government in September 2023 issued several guidelines for hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations, including installation of spring-loaded fans in rooms 'to provide students mental support and security'. (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secundrabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000, ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290)
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- The Hindu
Ex-Maoist found dead in Jharkhand jail
A former Maoist was found dead in the Hazaribag Open Jail in Jharkhand on Saturday (May 31, 2025), officials said. The body of Chota Shyamlal Dehri, 30, was found hanging in his cell. Officials stated he was discovered to be missing during the morning headcount. The jail authorities informed the police after doctors declared him dead, they added. Hazaribag Central Jail Superintendent Jitendra Kumar said Dehri had surrendered in 2020 in Dumka and was later transferred to the open jail. Eight cases had been registered against him. In another incident, the body of a manager of a petrol pump was found hanging in his office. The incident occurred at an outlet located off National Highway-2 in Dhanua, within the Chouparan police station area, police said. A family dispute could be the cause of the suspected suicide, they added. Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies can seek help and counselling by calling: Sanjivini, Society for Mental Health, telephone: 011-40769002 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7.30 p.m.)
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
17-year-old medical aspirant dies by suicide in Kota day ahead of NEET-UG exam
Jaipur: A 17-year-old student died by suicide on Saturday night ahead of the national medical entrance test (NEET) being held today, police said. The deceased was preparing for the NEET to get admission to an undergraduate medical course. Originally from Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh, she had been living with her parents and younger brother at a residence in Kota for the past few years. The incident occurred while she was preparing for her final NEET exam on the second floor of the residence, while her family members were downstairs. 'At around 10 pm, her father went upstairs to check on her and found she hanging. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead,' said station house officer of Kunadi police station Arvind Bharadwaj said. Also Read: Two coaching students die by suicide within three hours in Kota 'The victim was also preparing for NEET at a prominent coaching centre of the city. She was also all set to take the exam on Sunday,'Bharadwaj added. Police have not recovered any suicide note. The body was sent for an autopsy at night. The toll of such cases has reached 16 this year across the state — 15 in Kota alone and one in Jodhpur, a police officer said. Last year, at least 23 students died by suicide in Rajasthan of which 20 in Kota, down from 27 a year ago. Also read: In Kota deaths, a wake-up call Kota is the centre of India's test-prep business, estimated to be worth ₹10,000 crore annually, according to officials in the district administration. Students from around the country arrive here in huge numbers after completing Class X, and register in residential test-prep institutes. They also enrol in schools, most of which are largely for purposes of certification. Students attend classes only in the test-prep institutes, which prepare them for their Class XII examination, but more importantly, entrance examinations such as NEET and joint entrance examination (JEE). Some students find the grind stressful, especially because they are away from their families. According to police data, 15 students died by suicide in Kota in 2022, 18 in 2019, 20 in 2018, seven in 2017, 17 in 2016, and 18 in 2015. No such cases were reported in 2020 and 2021 as coaching institutes were shut or ran in online mode due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918; Roshni Foundation (Secunderabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000; ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Post-mortem exam conducted as police continue probe into Nepalese student's death at KIIT
The post-mortem examination of the 18-year-old Nepalese student who died at KIIT-Bhubaneswar was conducted on Saturday (May 3, 2025) as the police continued its investigation, officials said. The post-mortem examination was conducted at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar by a team of three doctors in the presence of an Executive Magistrate after the victim's parents gave their consent, they said. Another Nepalese student found dead at KIIT, second suicide in 3 months Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Prakash Chandra Pal said the entire process was videographed as per the norms. The victim's parents had come to Bhubaneswar on Friday (May 2) night after receiving the news about her death. They claimed that their daughter was happy when they talked to her at 3 p.m. on Thursday, but was informed about her death at 8 p.m. Mr. Pal said the last rites of the student will be held at Swargadwar in Puri. 'Her parents will not take the body to Nepal,' he said. Police said they have recorded the statements of about 10 persons, including the staff of the girls' hostel from where her body was recovered on Thursday (May 2) evening. A case of unnatural death was registered at the Infocity police station. Police said they were checking the contents of the laptop and mobile phone of the deceased girl. The Nepal government has demanded an independent and unbiased probe into the incident. The death of another Nepalese girl on the KIIT campus in February had led to widespread protests. Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies can seek help and counselling by calling: Sanjivini, Society for Mental Health, telephone: 011-40769002 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7.30 p.m.) or by calling any of the numbers availbale in this link
