Uttar Pradesh: Madrassa student dies by suicide in a room inside mosque

SULTANPUR: A 14-year-old madrassa student allegedly died by suicide after hanging himself from a ceiling fan inside a room of a mosque under Chanda police station limits here on Friday evening, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Rehan, a Class 6 student of a nearby madrasa. According to local residents, he had gone to the mosque in the afternoon to offer Friday prayers and later returned home.

He came back to the mosque after some time and allegedly took the extreme step inside a room.

The incident came to light around 4 pm when people arrived at the mosque to offer afternoon prayers and found the body hanging from the fan, triggering panic in the village.

A large number of villagers gathered at the spot after the information spread. The police reached the scene after being informed and brought the body down with the help of locals.

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Legal proceedings underway

After completing inquest proceedings, the body has been sent for post-mortem examination, officials said. The mosque premises also house a madrassa located just opposite it, where the deceased was a student. The police said the madrassa was closed on Friday.

Circle Officer Lambhua Hrithik Kapoor said the exact cause of death would be ascertained after the post-mortem report is received. Further legal proceedings are underway, 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.