A 17-year-old boy preparing for the IIT JEE allegedly committed suicide in his hostel room in Kota on Thursday. His father, who had arrived to meet him earlier in the day, was on his way back home to Uttar Pradesh when he got the news.
The boy, identified as Rahul, had been studying in Kota for the past four months. He was reportedly not doing well in his studies and was under a lot of pressure. His father, who is a farmer, had come to meet him on Thursday to try to boost his morale.
Rahul's body was found hanging from the ceiling of his hostel room. The police have not yet revealed the suicide note, but they suspect that he may have taken his own life due to academic stress.
Rahul's death is a reminder of the pressure that students face in Kota, which is known as the coaching capital of India. Every year, thousands of students from all over the country flock to Kota in the hope of getting into IITs and other top engineering colleges. However, the competition is fierce and the pressure to perform can be overwhelming.
Rahul's death is a tragedy, but it is also a wake-up call. We need to do more to help students cope with the stress of studying for competitive exams. We need to provide them with more support and guidance, and we need to create a more positive environment for learning.
If you or someone you know is struggling with stress or thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).
