ICT Mumbai's second-year BTech student dies by suicide in hostel room

A second-year engineering student of the government-run Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) allegedly died by suicide inside his hostel room in central Mumbai. BTech student Siddhesh Patil, a native of Nashik, was being treated for depression, police said.

According to investigators, the 19-year-old student had messaged his psychiatrist last night about experiencing "suicidal ideation".

Upon receiving the message, the doctor immediately informed Patil's family members, who in turn urged his hostel friends to check on him. However, before his friends could reach his room, Patil had allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself.

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Police said the incident took place at around 10:30 pm. An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered at Matunga police station, an official said, adding that police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the exact sequence of events.

Students present at the scene attempted to revive him by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before rushing him to Sion Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

ICT Mumbai is an over-90-year-old premier public deemed university, specialising in chemical engineering, chemical technology, and pharmacy. (With Inputs from PTI)

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.