In a tragic incident reported on Sunday, a 17-year-old student preparing for the national medical entrance examination (NEET) in Kota, Rajasthan, allegedly took their own life. The incident occurred in the Parshvnath Puram area under the Kunhadi police station's jurisdiction, casting a somber shadow over the day before the crucial examination.
Police officials stated that the girl, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, was discovered hanging on Saturday night. She was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead upon arrival.
"The 17-year-old girl hanged herself on Saturday night. After receiving the information, we reached the spot and took her to the hospital, where she was declared dead," confirmed Narendra Singh, a head constable with Kunhadi police, to the press.
"Her body has been shifted to the mortuary, where a post-mortem will be conducted," he added.
According to Station House Officer (SHO) Arvind Bhardwaj, the deceased, who hailed from the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, was living in Kota with her parents and younger brother. He noted that the alleged suicide occurred the night before the NEET examination scheduled for Sunday.
The SHO further explained that at the time of the incident, the girl's younger brother was downstairs in another room, while her parents were away from their residence.
"We are further looking into the matter," he stated.
Authorities have indicated that more details regarding the circumstances surrounding this incident are pending investigation.
This distressing event unfolded just a day before the NEET UG 2025 examination, a nationwide test administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Lakhs of aspiring medical students across the country are participating in the examination on Sunday, vying for admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs. Scenes from various examination centers earlier in the day showed candidates gathering amidst stringent security measures.
On Saturday, the NTA had affirmed that all necessary arrangements had been finalized to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the examination, with state governments placed on high alert.
This emphasis on security follows the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which involved accusations of leaked question papers, inflated scores, and legal challenges concerning grace marks, leading to widespread public outcry and judicial scrutiny.
This year, the NTA has asserted that it has taken "all measures" to guarantee the integrity of the exam.
(With inputs from ANI)
Police officials stated that the girl, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, was discovered hanging on Saturday night. She was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead upon arrival.
"The 17-year-old girl hanged herself on Saturday night. After receiving the information, we reached the spot and took her to the hospital, where she was declared dead," confirmed Narendra Singh, a head constable with Kunhadi police, to the press.
"Her body has been shifted to the mortuary, where a post-mortem will be conducted," he added.
According to Station House Officer (SHO) Arvind Bhardwaj, the deceased, who hailed from the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, was living in Kota with her parents and younger brother. He noted that the alleged suicide occurred the night before the NEET examination scheduled for Sunday.
The SHO further explained that at the time of the incident, the girl's younger brother was downstairs in another room, while her parents were away from their residence.
"We are further looking into the matter," he stated.
Authorities have indicated that more details regarding the circumstances surrounding this incident are pending investigation.
This distressing event unfolded just a day before the NEET UG 2025 examination, a nationwide test administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Lakhs of aspiring medical students across the country are participating in the examination on Sunday, vying for admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs. Scenes from various examination centers earlier in the day showed candidates gathering amidst stringent security measures.
On Saturday, the NTA had affirmed that all necessary arrangements had been finalized to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the examination, with state governments placed on high alert.
This emphasis on security follows the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which involved accusations of leaked question papers, inflated scores, and legal challenges concerning grace marks, leading to widespread public outcry and judicial scrutiny.
This year, the NTA has asserted that it has taken "all measures" to guarantee the integrity of the exam.
(With inputs from ANI)
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