Student dies by suicide on NIT Calicut campus
Press Trust of India | May 7, 2024 | 11:06 AM IST | 1 min read
The police said the student, who ended his life by jumping from a building, has been identified as Yogeswar Nath.
KOZHIKODE: A student of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut allegedly ended his life by jumping from a building inside the campus in this north Kerala district on Monday. Kunnamangalam police said the deceased was identified as Yogeswar Nath, who was from outside Kerala.
"Prima facie, it is a case of suicide. He was found dead after jumping from the building. It is suspected that he took the extreme step at around 5.30 am," a police official said.
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Further details can be disclosed only after a detailed investigation, the official 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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