NEET Aspirant from Odisha Dies by Suicide in Kota

Officails said that no suicide note was recovered from the room.

Kota: NEET Aspirant from Odisha Dies by Suicide in Hostel Room

In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha reportedly hanged himself in his hostel room in Kota, police said on Friday. Authorities confirmed that no suicide note was found at the scene. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Ambedkar Colony, Vigyan Nagar.

The deceased, identified as Abhijeet Giri from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) at a coaching institute since April 2024. The incident came to light around 8 p.m. when a mess worker went to deliver food to Abhijeet’s room. After receiving no response, the worker, along with a few other hostellers, forcibly opened the door and discovered Abhijeet hanging from the ceiling fan, said Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Lal Singh Tanwar.

A police team reached the location, and the body was sent for post-mortem, which will take place once the family arrives. The family has already been informed of the incident. The ASI added that no suicide note was found, and the reason behind the suicide is yet to be determined.

The ceiling fan in the hostel room lacked the suicide prevention device, which is mandated by the district administration for student accommodations to prevent such incidents, the officer noted.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Abhijeet was a diligent student, regularly attending his coaching classes. This marks the third suicide by a coaching student in Kota this year. In 2024, the city, known for its coaching institutes, has witnessed 17 such cases.