Explorer

Tamil Nadu: 19-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Salem

On Monday, the student was found hanging in his hostel room by his roommate.

A National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant died by suicide in Salem on Monday. The 19-year-old student was preparing for NEET for the third time this year. 

According to IANS, a 19-year-old, Chandru, was attempting to appear for the highly-competitive exam scheduled to take place on May 7, at a coaching centre in Athur, Salem.

On Monday, the student was found hanging in his hostel room by his roommate, Balaji, who had returned to the centre from his hometown.

Upon information, police rushed to the spot and started the investigation. They then recovered the body of the student and sent it for autopsy. 

Athur Tahsildar, officials and police are probing the cause of the death.

However, after the news of the student's death spread in the area, tension gripped the region. As a result, heavy police forces have been deployed around the campus to avoid law and order issues. 

On Tuesday, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi planned a demonstration across the state demanding the cancellation of NEET in Tamil Nadu.

Till now, several NEET aspirants have taken extreme decisions. Anitha, who filed a case against NEET, died by suicide. Anitha scored 1,176 marks out of 1,200 marks in Class 12 examinations in 2017. However, the Centre made NEET mandatory for getting admission into medical colleges.

ALSO READ: Most Of India's Heat Action Plans Fail To Identify Vulnerable Groups, Are Underfunded, Says Report On Heat Wave Adaptability

From the time DMK took over the governance, the state has been vocal about its opposition to NEET. The Tamil Nadu government also readopted and passed NEET Bill unanimously in Tamil Nadu Assembly. Later, Governor RN Ravi forwarded the legislation for President's consideration. However, till now there is no update regarding the Bill.

(If anyone faces mental health issues or knows anyone having suicidal feelings, they can seek emotional support with helpline numbers from suicide prevention organizations in the state. 

Tamil Nadu: The State Health Department's Suicide Helpline is 104. 

Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre: 044 24640050)

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Pawar Family Hosts Separate Diwali Events For 1st Time As Ajit, Sharad Gear Up For Maharashtra Polls
Pawar Power Split: Pawar Family Hosts Two Diwalis For 1st Time As Ajit, Sharad Gear Up For Polls
Salman Khan Apartment Firing: Extradition Process Initiated To Bring Back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother
Salman Khan Apartment Firing: Extradition Process Initiated To Bring Back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother
Andhra Pradesh: 4-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered By Uncle In Tirupati, Police Seek Fast-Track Trial
Andhra Pradesh: 4-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered By Uncle In Tirupati, Police Seek Fast-Track Trial
Hindenburg Research Raises Allegations Against Online Gaming Platform Roblox
Hindenburg Research Raises Allegations Against Online Gaming Platform Roblox
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Diwali 2024: Akshardham Air Quality Deteriorates to Hazardous Levels Post-October 30Bihar's Air Turns Toxic: Fireworks Lead to Hazardous AQI Across Multiple DistrictsDiwali 2024: Fireworks Leave Delhi NCR and Jaipur Choking with Hazardous Air QualityDiwali 2024: Fireworks Turn Delhi's Air Toxic, Breathing Becomes a Struggle | ABP News

Photo Gallery

Embed widget