Kota. Another student committed suicide in Kota city, famous as a coaching hub across the country. This incident happened late Wednesday night, when 17-year-old Neeraj Nawan, a resident of Mahendragarh district of Haryana, hanged himself in his hostel room. Neeraj was preparing for the medical entrance examination here and was living in a hostel located in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar.
According to the police, on receiving information about the incident, Jawahar Nagar police station reached the spot and shifted the body to the mortuary of MBS hospital. The forensic team also investigated the spot. At present, the reason behind the suicide is not clear. Deputy Superintendent of Police First Yogesh Sharma said that Neeraj's family has been informed. The post-mortem of the body will be done after they reach Kota.
The rising number of suicide cases is a matter of concern. The incidents of student suicides are increasing continuously in Kota. Last year 16 students committed suicide here, whereas this year this is the first case. In the last eight years, more than 90 cases of suicide have been reported in Kota.
According to experts, the main reasons for suicide include academic pressure, poor performance in coaching, high expectations of parents, and mental stress. Financial problems and personal life troubles also push students towards this fatal step.
The increasing incidents of suicide in Kota are a matter of serious concern. The administration, coaching institutes and parents should take measures to reduce the pressure on students. It is also very important to spread awareness of mental health and provide counselling services to students. Many parents are now afraid of sending their children to Kota. Due to these incidents in Kota, Sikar is now becoming a new coaching hub.
PC: Asianetnews
