NEET aspirant from Bihar dies by suicide in Kota
The student said in his suicide note that NEET was not the reason behind his extreme step
A NEET aspirant from Bihar ended his life by suicide early on Tuesday (April 22) by hanging himself in his hostel room in Kota, Rajasthan. This is the 11th suicide by a student in Kota, the country's coaching hub, this year. The number stood at 17 last year, reported PTI.
NEET not reason behind suicide
However, police said the 18-year-old NEET aspirant stated in his suicide note that neither his family nor his preparation for NEET-UG was the reason behind his extreme step. But the youth did not disclose the actual reason behind his suicide.
The student, a native of Chapra in Bihar, had been preparing for NEET-UG at a coaching institute in Kota for around a year and living in a hostel in the Landmark City area, Circle Inspector, Kunhadi police station, Arvind Bhardwaj said, as quoted by PTI.
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Requested not to reveal name
Before ending his life, the student who had requested that his name, family details or photograph not be shared with the media, sent a WhatsApp message to his sister, who then called the hostel caretaker and asked him to check her brother's room, Bharadwaj said.
Police sources told PTI that the caretaker then rushed to the student’s room and called the police after not getting response. He then informed police, who rushed to the spot and broke open the door. The student was found hanging inside the room, the circle inspector said.
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Room had anti-suicide device
He further revealed that even though the hostel room was equipped with an anti-suicide device, the student somehow managed to tie a rope to an iron hook above the device.
The reason behind the student's extreme step is yet to be ascertained, added Bhardwaj. He said the body has been kept at the MBS Hospital mortuary for post-mortem, which will be conducted after his family members reach Kota.
With inputs from agencies
(Suicides can be prevented. For help please call Suicide Prevention Helplines: Neha Suicide Prevention Centre – 044-24640050; Aasara helpline for suicide prevention, emotional support & trauma help — +91-9820466726; Kiran, Mental health rehabilitation — 1800-599-0019, Disha 0471- 2552056, Maithri 0484 2540530, and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.)
