Madhya Pradesh: Class 11 student dies by suicide in Chhatarpur; police investigating
Press Trust of India | August 22, 2025 | 10:39 PM IST | 1 min read
The family of an 18-year-old student in Gehvara village discovered him hanging at home and rushed him to the district hospital, where he was declared dead. Authorities have referred the case to the local police for further investigation.
NEW DELHI: A Class 11 student aged 18 allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday, police said. The incident took place at Gehvara village, about 25 km from the district headquarters, they said. The student, identified as Santosh Kushwaha, returned home around 9 am after attending tuition in Ishanagar and went to a room upstairs, his grandfather Panchu Kushwaha told reporters.
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When he did not come for lunch, his family members went to his room, but were shocked to find him hanging, he added. The family rushed him to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Prabhu Dayal, assistant sub-inspector at the district hospital police outpost, said the case of suicide has been referred to the Ishanagar police station for investigation.
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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