A student from Uttar Pradesh preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) was found hanging in his hostel room in Kota, Rajasthan, under the Jawahar Nagar Police Station jurisdiction. Police reported on Thursday that the student had been residing at the hostel for over a year.
Identification and Incident Details
The deceased has been identified as Aryan Ojha, a native of Sant Kabir Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh. According to Kota DSP Yogesh Kumar, the student's friends broke open the door of his room and rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival.
Investigation Underway
Police have stated that a post-mortem examination will be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation. Further details are awaited as authorities delve into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
This incident highlights the immense pressure faced by JEE aspirants in Kota, a hub for competitive exam coaching. The police are working to ascertain if any foul play was involved or if it was a case of suicide.
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