Ranchi: BTech student found dead in rented room, no suicide note recovered

A B.Tech student of a private university was found hanging from the ceiling of his rented room here on Wednesday, police said. The incident happened at Rajaulatu within Namkum police station limits. The deceased has been identified as Manish Kumar (22), a resident of Hazaribag district, they said.

"Preliminary investigation suggests that Manish died by suicide. His body was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his rented room. The door of the room was locked from inside. No suicide note was recovered. Upon examining the victim's body, it seemed that he hanged himself two days ago," Namkum police station officer-in-charge Ramnarayan Singh said.

The victim's parents were informed, and his body was sent for post-mortem at Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS). he 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.