Arunachal Pradesh: Class 7 student allegedly dies by suicide in school hostel

ITANAGAR: A 13-year-old student was found hanging inside the bathroom of a school hostel in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district on Sunday evening, police said. Officials of Government Secondary School at Mani informed police about the incident around 7.30 pm, Doimukh SDPO Radhe Obing said on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Techi Gunia, a class 7 student, he said. Gunia, originally from Sagalee in the district, was studying at Mani. An unnatural death case has been registered at Doimukh police station, and further investigation in the case is underway, the SDPO 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.