NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Dehradun, Cites Stress in Note

A 23-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Dehradun’s Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning, police said.

A 23-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Dehradun’s Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning, police said. The woman, identified as Ria, was preparing for the medical entrance examination and was reportedly under stress over the NEET re-examination. According to officials, Ria had been a bright student. She scored 96.7% marks in Class 12 and later became a college topper. A suicide note recovered from the spot reportedly contained the words, “Mom and Dad, I love you,” along with expressions of disappointment and frustration over not being able to achieve success in her studies.

Speaking to ANI, Circle Officer (CO) Sadar Ankit Kandari said, “Yesterday morning, a tragic incident occurred. A report was received at the Patel Nagar police station that a 23-year-old girl named Ria committed suicide in Chandramani. "In the investigation, it came to light that around 10.30am, when her mother was calling her for breakfast, she didn't open the door. Then her father was called, and when the door was opened, it was found that she had hanged herself.”

The officer said that although a brief suicide note was recovered, the family had not noticed any major change in her behaviour. “As far as the parents are concerned, they said the girl had gone to a 'Jagran' (religious vigil) with them that night. Since she used to study late at night, she woke up late in the morning. It was a normal routine; no disturbing facts emerged regarding changes in her routine or behaviour."

"She lived with her parents and siblings. As for the reason, she left a suicide note in which she wrote just four or five lines addressing 'I love you' and 'I'm sorry'. Besides this, after talking to her parents and neighbours, no such factor has come to light so far as to why she committed suicide," said CO Kandari.

The police officer said statements recorded from her family members and neighbours did not indicate that she was going through any visible emotional distress. CO Kandari further stated, “Statements taken by the police from those around her, of which her parents are the most important, as she spent the most time with them, stated she was studying and preparing."

"But there wasn't any disturbing factor like her staying alone at home, being silent or withdrawn, or completely in depression. Her parents said there were no such extreme behavioural changes that could be identified as a reason for taking such a drastic step.”

Police said further investigation into the incident is underway.(With inputs from ANI)