Kota student dies by suicide; 19th case in Rajasthan this year
Police officers said that a neighbour informed the landlord and the police after the student did not open his room’s door on Wednesday
Jaipur: A 20-year-old student preparing for competitive exams died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota on Wednesday, police said.
With this, the number of suicide cases has risen to 19 in the state this year—17 in Kota, and one each in Sikar and Jodhpur.
The deceased, a resident of Delhi, was staying in a rented accommodation.
Police officers said that a neighbour informed the landlord and the police after the student did not open his room’s door on Wednesday. “The neighbour knocked but found both doors locked from inside. When he peeped through the window, he saw the student hanging from the ceiling fan,” an officer said.
A police team reached the spot and took the student to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. “After postmortem on Thursday, the body was handed over to the family.,” the officer added.
The deceased’s father alleged that his son had borrowed around ₹40,000 from another youth, of which ₹10,000 had recently been repaid. He added that neither his son’s mobile phone nor his wallet was found in the room. “He told me that the boy was a troublemaker and often abused him. We also warned him about the rising cases of student suicides in Kota, but he assured us he would not take such a step,” his father said.
The police have registered a complaint filed by the student’s father and said that a detailed investigation is underway.
Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. 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, 040-66202000ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290
