University of Hyderabad MA student dies by suicide
Press Trust of India | May 19, 2026 | 09:02 PM IST | 1 min read
A police official said recently two laptops belonging to other students were allegedly stolen and he was linked to it but the deceased student had denied it.
HYDERABAD: A 23-year-old student of the University of Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide inside the campus here, police said on Tuesday. The student pursuing his first-year MA Economics jumped into a pond in the campus on Monday and the body was recovered on Tuesday, they said.
According to police, the student was a native of West Bengal and was staying in the hostel. A police official said recently two laptops belonging to other students were allegedly stolen and he was linked to it but the deceased student had denied it.
In a suicide note purportedly written by him, the deceased mentioned that he was not involved in the "theft" of the laptops. He further said he was facing some financial issues. A case was registered at Gachibowli police station.
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.
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