An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Jammu and Kashmir allegedly died by suicide in her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Kota on Sunday evening, police said.
The girl, identified as Zeeshan, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her room at Pratap Chouraha area. This is the 15th suicide by a student in Kota this year, and the second in the month of May.
According to Circle Inspector Ramesh Kavia of Mahaveer Nagar Police Station, Zeeshan had made a phone call to a relative shortly before taking the extreme step. During the call, she reportedly mentioned that she might end her life and then disconnected.
Alarmed by the conversation, the relative immediately contacted another student, Mamta, who lived one floor above Zeeshan. Mamta rushed to check on her and, finding the room locked from inside, raised an alarm. With the help of some nearby carpenters, the door was broken open using a grinder. Zeeshan was found hanging inside and was taken to the hospital, where she was declared dead.
Police said Zeeshan had earlier lived in Kota to prepare for medical entrance exams but had returned just a month ago. This time, she was not enrolled in any coaching institute and was relying on self-study. An investigation is underway.
