Himachal: BTech student injured after jumping from hostel roof

Shimla: An engineering student at a Jaypee University of Information Technology in Himachal Pradesh's Solan suffered injuries after he allegedly attempted suicide by jumping off the hostel building, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred late Wednesday night when the student jumped from the hostel rooftop, sustaining serious injuries. Fellow students noticed the incident and immediately alerted the university authorities and police.

The injured student was initially given first aid and later rushed to Indira Gandhi Medical College ( IGMC ) in Shimla for further treatment. Superintendent of Police (SP) Solan Tirumalaraju SD Varma confirmed the incident and said police have begun an investigation into the matter.

The situation on the campus briefly turned tense after students raised slogans against the university authorities following the incident. University officials said they are also looking into the circumstances that led to the alleged suicide attempt.

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.