Tragic Incident at Gandhinagar College: 19-Year-Old Student Found Dead
A 19-year-old first-year arts student was discovered deceased inside a classroom at JM Chaudhary College located in Gandhinagar's Sector 7 on Wednesday evening. The discovery came several hours after she had been reported missing from her hostel accommodation, sending shockwaves through the educational institution and local community.
Identification and Background of the Deceased
The deceased has been identified as Shivani Ahir, a resident of Saniyatar village in Radhanpur taluka of Patan district. She was pursuing her First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) at JM Chaudhary College and resided at the college's girls' hostel facility. Her sudden disappearance and subsequent death have left family members, friends, and college authorities devastated.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Tragedy
According to police reports, Ahir went missing from her hostel on Tuesday evening. When hostel authorities and security personnel could not locate her despite extensive searches, the college administration immediately alerted her family members and informed Sector 7 police station. Family members rushed to Gandhinagar upon receiving the distressing news.
Later that night, Ahir was found hanging in one of the classrooms on the college campus. Police officials promptly sent the body for post-mortem examination and initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death.
CCTV Footage Reveals Disturbing Details
Investigators have recovered crucial CCTV footage from the college campus that captures the sequence of events leading up to the tragic incident. The footage, spanning 4 minutes and 38 seconds, shows the student:
- Entering the classroom alone
- Climbing onto a bench within the room
- Tying her dupatta to the ceiling fan
- Stepping down briefly to make a phone call
- Climbing up again and taking the extreme step
Deputy Superintendent of Police D T Gohil of Gandhinagar division confirmed to reporters, "We recovered CCTV footage from the campus and are examining all aspects thoroughly. At present, no foul play has been detected in our preliminary investigation."
Possible Stress Factors and Ongoing Investigation
Police sources have indicated that the student was experiencing significant stress as her examinations were scheduled to begin on Wednesday, the same day her body was discovered. "She appeared tense about her upcoming exams. However, the exact reason behind this extreme step has not been conclusively established yet," explained a police officer involved in the investigation.
The incident has cast a profound pall of gloom over JM Chaudhary College, with both students and staff members reeling from the shock. College authorities have arranged counseling support for hostel residents and affected students to help them cope with the traumatic event.
Community Impact and Support Measures
The tragic death has deeply affected the educational community in Gandhinagar, raising concerns about student mental health and support systems within educational institutions. College administration has emphasized their commitment to providing emotional and psychological support to students during this difficult period.
Police authorities have assured that further investigation is underway to ascertain all circumstances that led to this unfortunate death. The case remains under active examination as officials work to piece together a complete understanding of the events that transpired.
