Tragic Suicide of JEE Aspirant in Kota Ahead of Exams
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Synopsis
A JEE aspirant from Bundi, Rajasthan, tragically took his life just four days before his exam. This incident highlights the increasing mental health crisis among students preparing for competitive exams.
Key Takeaways
- Manan Sharma, a 17-year-old JEE aspirant, committed suicide in Kota.
- The incident occurred only four days before his examination.
- Manan was a dedicated student, studying in Kota for three years.
- His family chose to donate his eyes posthumously.
- This is the fourth suicide of a JEE aspirant in Kota this month.
Jaipur, Jan 18 (NationPress) A JEE aspirant from Rajasthan's Bundi tragically passed away by suicide at his grandfather's residence located in the Jawahar Nagar police station area of Kota on Saturday, merely four days prior to his examination.
The deceased has been identified as Manan Sharma, a diligent Class 12 student.
Before taking this drastic step by hanging himself from the window frame, Manan was engaged in studying with his brother until late Friday night.
The grim discovery was made when a morning phone call to Manan went unanswered. Concerned, his cousin, who was resting in an adjacent room, was called over and subsequently found Manan hanging.
According to ASI Jawahar Singh, the 17-year-old Manan hailed from the Indergarh area in the Bundi district.
His family opted against a post-mortem, and his maternal uncle, Mahavir Jain, mentioned that Manan's eyes were donated with the consent of his parents.
Mahavir Jain noted that Manan had been studying in Kota for nearly three years and was an exceptionally bright student.
As the only child of his parents, Manan's father, Manish Jain, is a businessman.
The motive behind Manan’s tragic decision remains unclear.
This incident marks the fourth suicide occurrence this month.
On Friday, another JEE aspirant in Kota took his life by hanging himself from a ceiling fan, as reported by police officials.
Previously, on January 8, 19-year-old Abhishek Lodha, a resident of Guna, Madhya Pradesh, also committed suicide by hanging from a fan while preparing for JEE Advanced in Kota.
On January 7, Neeraj Jat, another 19-year-old from Mahendragarh, Haryana, ended his life in a similar manner in his hostel room at Jawahar Nagar, where he had been preparing for the exam for two years.
