NEET Tragedy in Kota: 16-year-old Aspirant Dies by Suicide Just 20 Days After Joining Coaching
Kota: In yet another tragic incident from the country’s coaching hub Kota, a 16-year-old NEET aspirant from Bihar was found dead in his hostel room, just 20 days after joining a coaching centre in the city.
This marks the 13th suspected suicide by a coaching student in Kota this year, highlighting the ongoing mental health crisis among competitive exam aspirants.
Speaking to PTI about the incident, the police informed, "A 16-year-old medical aspirant hanged himself from a ceiling fan in his hostel room in Kota, just 20 days after joining a coaching centre here to prepare for NEET."
A native of Bihar's Katihar, Tameem Iqbal was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his hostel room in Talwandi area on Monday evening, the police stated.
No suicide note was recovered from the room and the reason behind the extreme step by the boy is yet to be ascertained, Jawahar Nagar Circle Inspector Ramlaxman said.
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