Kota: NEET aspirant hospitalised after consuming 15 paracetamol tablets by mistake
Kota: A 23-year-old NEET aspirant was hospitalised after he allegedly consumed 15 paracetamol tablets meant for reducing fever at his rented room in Kota, Rajasthan.
Deputy Superintendent of Police KS Rathore said the student from Bihar's Khagaria district told the police that he was suffering from fever and had consumed an overdose of tablets, meant for fever, "by mistake".
The student's friend Sarvesh, also a coaching student from Bihar, claimed that he was depressed for the last few days after he had repeatedly scored low marks in routine tests at the coaching institute.
However, the DSP said the student denied attempting suicide or being in depression, adding the investigation into the matter was underway.
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Gulshan was rushed to MBS Hospital when his health condition deteriorated, reports PTI
He has been preparing for NEET in a coaching institute for over two years and living in the Kunhadi area.
The student allegedly consumed Dolo 625 tablets and was brought to the hospital late Tuesday evening, said a medical staff member. He said doctors stated that his condition was out of danger.
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