Andhra Pradesh: Engineering student dies by suicide in Etcherla college hostel; probe underway
Press Trust of India | November 12, 2025 | 04:34 PM IST | 1 min read
Police said the 20-year-old student, identified as P Srujan, was a third-year electrical engineering student. Preliminary inquiry suggests he was under medication and had shown interest in filmmaking.
NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old engineering student from a local college died by suicide in Etcherla in Srikakulam district on Wednesday, said a police official. Srikakulam district Superintendent of Police KV Maheshwara Reddy said P Srujan hanged himself to death in his hostel room in the wee hours.
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"He (Srujan) was studying third year electrical engineering and he hanged himself to death in his hostel room in the wee hours today," Reddy told PTI. According to preliminary information, Srujan was interested in filmmaking and "was reportedly undergoing medication and also suffered from depression". Police booked a case under BNS Section 194.
If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
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