UP Board Class 12 student dies by suicide in Sultanpur; exam stress suspected
Press Trust of India | February 18, 2026 | 07:35 PM IST | 1 min read
UP Board Exam 2026: The deceased was identified as Lakshmi Sen, a student of Gayatri Vidya Mandir in Kumarganj area of Ayodhya district.
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Check NowSULTANPUR: A 17-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide due to exam-related stress here on Wednesday, police said. The girl was found hanging at her residence in Rampur Babuan village, they said, adding that her Class 12 examinations were apparently scheduled to begin on Wednesday. UP Board Exam 2026 LIVE
The deceased was identified as Lakshmi Sen, a student of Gayatri Vidya Mandir in Kumarganj area of Ayodhya district. Family members said Lakshmi had been stressed for the past few days over the upcoming examinations.
On Tuesday night, she went into her room on the pretext of studying. When she did not come out for a long time, family members opened the door and found her hanging, the police said.
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On receiving information, a police team reached the spot and took the body into custody. Baldirai Circle Officer Ashutosh Kumar said prima facie it appears to be a case of suicide. The body has been sent for post-mortem and further action will be taken after the report is received, he added.
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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