Pre-University student dies by suicide in her hostel in Karnataka
Press Trust of India | May 5, 2024 | 10:34 PM IST | 1 min read
Late Saturday night, the hostel authorities found the student hanging from the ceiling fan in her room, police said.
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Download EBookNEW DELHI: A second-year Pre-University student allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room in a private college in Moodbidri, police said on Sunday. She was identified as C M Divya (18) from Mysuru, they said. According to the complaint lodged with Moodbidri police station by the girl's parents, she was struggling with health issues and was afraid that she would not score in the NEET examinations for entering professional colleges.
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She was supposed to take the examination on Sunday. On late Saturday night, the hostel authorities found the student hanging from the ceiling fan in her room, police said.
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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