Coaching institute faculty dies after suicide attempt

KOTA: A 42-year-old teacher at a prominent coaching institute here died during treatment at a private hospital on Sunday morning, two days after he allegedly attempted suicide by hanging himself in his flat, police said. Hament Choudhary, a resident of Paradise Residency in Landmark City, worked with Nurture Classes, a reputed coaching institute in the city.

Choudhary allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using a scarf around 10 pm on Thursday night at his flat Landmark City, however his family members rushed to the room in time and took him down, Kunhari Station Incharge Arvind Bharadwaj said.

He was bleeding from his ears and nose and was taken to a private hospital, where he underwent treatment for two days but died at 4 am on Sunday, Bharadwaj said.

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No suicide note was recovered, and the reason behind the suicide yet to be ascertained, the officer said. A case has been registered section 194 (police to enquire and report on suicide, etc) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, for investigation to determine the actual reason of death, he said. The body has been handed over to the family members after post-mortem later in the day, he 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.