UP: Hewett Polytechnic student dies by suicide at native village home in Ballia district

NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old polytechnic student allegedly died by suicide at his home in Nandpur village here, police said on Wednesday. Dinanath Prasad was a student of Hewett Polytechnic College in Lucknow and had returned to his native village only a few days ago, officials said.

According to police, Prasad was found hanging from the ceiling of a room in his house on Tuesday evening. On being informed, police reached the spot and sent the body for postmortem. “Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide.

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However, the reason behind the extreme step is yet to be ascertained. Investigations are underway,” Mohammad Faheem Qureshi, Circle Officer of Bairia, 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.