A final year B. Tech Civil Engineering student in Trichy died by suicide on Sunday, May 18, over alleged fear on arrear exams.
The 21-year-old, identified as Kuldeep Meena, native of Rajasthan, was studying in National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Trichy district.
According to the police, Kuldeep had stayed in the hostel, saying he had dues over fees. But when we asked about their parents, they said that they have sent the amount to pay the fees. Kuldeep had called his father around May 14 to arrive home on the next day, but he had not, the police told TNM. The police added that he had arrears in a few subjects and some other issues. His mobile has been seized and is yet to send to the lab for investigation purposes.
The Thuvakudi police were informed about the death following which Kuldeep Meena’s mortal remains were sent to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital for a postmortem.
A case has been registered and investigation is underway.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
Click here for working helplines across India.