Tragedy Strikes Kota as NEET Aspirant from Rohtak Ends Life in Coaching Hostel

Kota(KD Abbasi),  A pall of gloom descended upon Kota as a medical entrance exam aspirant from Rohtak, Haryana, took his own life in his hostel room while preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2024) at a prominent coaching center in the city's Kunhari Thana area. The tragic incident has sparked allegations of negligence against the hostel and coaching institute authorities.

The deceased student, who had been residing in Kota for the past year to prepare for the competitive exam, was found hanging in his hostel room. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police rushed to the scene and initiated an investigation. The student's body was taken into custody and kept at the mortuary of the MBBS Hospital. His family members arrived in Kota today, following which a post-mortem examination was conducted.

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Soni, Deputy Superintendent of Police, revealed that the incident occurred around 10:30 PM on Sunday. Shockingly, the student's room did not have an anti-hanging device installed, despite mandatory directives issued to all PGs and hostel administrators to ensure their installation. Out of the 12 rooms in the hostel, only 10 were equipped with the safety device, with the student's room being among the exceptions.

The father of the deceased, who runs a fabrication business, expressed profound grief upon his arrival in Kota and lamented the loss of his son. According to him, the student had shown no signs of distress and had been in high spirits in the days leading up to the incident. He stressed that there was no pressure on his son and reiterated his advice to remain stress-free and focus on the exam.

However, the deceased student's uncle raised suspicions about the nature of the incident, alleging foul play. He pointed out visible injuries on the student's body, including redness and a deep cut on the neck caused by the rope used in the hanging. He questioned how a fall from a stool of one and a half to two feet could result in such severe neck injuries.

Demanding a thorough investigation into the matter, the uncle emphasized the need for an SIT probe, expressing skepticism about the suicide theory and suggesting the possibility of murder. He called attention to the emotional trauma inflicted upon families when they entrust their children to institutions in Kota and urged the administration to act responsibly.

It's noteworthy that this incident marks the sixth suicide case in Kota this year, raising concerns about the well-being and safety of students in the coaching hub.

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