UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh found dead in Delhi flat

New Delhi: A 25-year-old UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh was found hanging in his flat in central Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area on Monday, police said. A PCR call regarding the suspected suicide was received at 2.38 pm.

The deceased, Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy, was found hanging inside the flat, which was locked, the police said. A suicide note indicating study-related depression was recovered from the spot, they said. No foul play has emerged during the preliminary inquiry, police said.

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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.