NEET aspirant commits suicide; family claims couldn't handle pressure

BHUBANESWAR: A class 12 student, who was preparing for medical entrance exam NEET at a private institute in Bhubaneswar, allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room in Patia on Thursday, police said. Her father alleged that she died by suicide unable to handle the pressure of studies. The deceased was identified as Kalyani Sahu (18), a native of the Salipur area of Cuttack district, police said.

She preparing for NEET at a private institute in Bhubaneswar over the last 18 months, an officer of the Chandrasekharpur police station said. Kalyani's body was found hanging in her hostel room, he said. The hostel warden informed her father, Mahesh Kumar Sahu, following which he contacted the police. "We have registered a case of unnatural death, and sent the body for post-mortem examination," the officer 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.