A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Kanpur involving a bright 17-year-old, Raunak Pathak, who took his own life by stepping in front of a train. On Monday morning, Raunak left home on his bike and did not return home, nor did he answer any phone calls, causing his family to worry. His sister Mini tried calling him repeatedly, but Raunak did not answer.
As time went on, his father Alok Pathak went out to look for him. Approaching the railway crossing, he first noticed Raunak's bike. Some distance away, he found his son lying lifeless near the tracks. Seeing his only son in such a state brought tears to Alok Pathak's eyes.
17-Year-Old Student Ends His Life
Raunak, a resident of Saket Nagar, was studying at Brij Kishore Devi Memorial Inter College. In 2023, he excelled in his high school exams, achieving an impressive 97.4% and topping the district. Due to his academic brilliance, his coaching institute waived his entire tuition fee.
According to the family, he left home around 6:30 in the morning. When there was no trace of him among his friends, the family increased their efforts to find him, leading to the tragic discovery at the railway crossing. Upon hearing the devastating news, his mother Lalita fainted and repeatedly asked why Raunak would take such a step.
Investigation Underway
Upon learning about the incident, the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrived at the scene. The police have sent the body for post-mortem and are examining Raunak's mobile call details and chats to uncover the reasons behind the suicide. Friends and acquaintances are also being questioned.
