AMU Student Commits Suicide, Second Case In Four Weeks

A 22-year-old undergraduate student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his rented accommodation in the Civil Lines area adjoining the university campus on Friday.

According to official sources, the student left behind a note, describing himself as a 'loser'. He said that he was no longer able to cope with the issues he was facing and urged his parents to forgive him.

AMU Proctor Naved Khan stated that the student was a second-year BA (Hons) student of Foreign Languages (French). He had returned from his hometown in Jammu and Kashmir about four days ago.

This is the second such case reported within the span of four weeks. Earlier in the month, a 19-year-old undergraduate student of the university was similarly found hanging in her hostel room at the AMU's I G Hall.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has also been witnessing major protests over a probe into the alleged suicide of a 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student. The student purportedly died by suicide after jumping from the sixth floor of a building on the campus last week.

The incident at IIT Delhi occurred on August 22, when a PCR call about a student allegedly jumping from a building on the campus was received at Kishangarh Police Station. Police personnel immediately rushed to the spot, where the injured student was found and subsequently shifted to the IIT Delhi campus hospital.

However, doctors declared him brought dead. The crime scene investigation team and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team inspected and collected evidence. Further investigation revealed that the student had entered the IIT Delhi campus through the main gate at around 8 a.m. that day.

He subsequently went to the Lecture Hall Complex, took a lift to the sixth floor and allegedly jumped from the front side of the building. While no suicide note was recovered from the spot, a mobile phone was found in the pocket of the deceased, which was subsequently sent for examination.

The recent incidents of student suicides have raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of students in Indian universities. It is essential for universities to provide adequate support and resources to students struggling with mental health issues.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, it is crucial to seek help from mental health professionals or support services. There are various helplines and resources available to provide support and guidance to those in need.

The incidents at AMU and IIT Delhi serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to students in Indian universities. It is essential for universities to take proactive measures to promote mental health and well-being among students.