Kota Student Suicide:
Another tragic incident has emerged from Kota, known for its coaching centers, where a student has taken his life by hanging himself. The student, Mayank (16), hailed from Vaishali, Bihar. He was in the 11th grade, balancing school studies and preparing for the engineering entrance exam, JEE. The police have informed his family, who will initiate further investigations once they arrive in Kota for the post-mortem.
Mayank's Dream of Becoming an Engineer in Kota
Additional SP Dilip Saini stated that the student was from Mannar Bhikampura Bhatoli village in Vaishali district, Bihar, and had arrived in Kota only 8 months ago. He resided at Welcome Prime Hostel in Kota's Road Number 5 area. The suicide incident was reported around 10:30 AM on Friday. His family contacted the hostel manager. When they found the door locked and unresponsive to calls, the staff broke it down. It initially seemed that Mayank considered himself weak in studies. A post-mortem will be conducted once the family arrives.
Additional SP Dilip Saini mentioned, 'There was no suicide note found in the student's room. Detailed investigations will proceed after the family's arrival. According to them, Mayank knew about his academic struggles.'
Anti-Suicide Hanging Device on Fans
Mayank ended his life by hanging himself using the hook above the fan in his hostel room. In Kota, every hostel has an anti-hanging device installed on fans. If anyone attempts suicide, these fans hang down with a weight above 20 kg. Mayank was aware of the anti-hanging device in his room, which is why he used the hook for his last act.
Source: aajtak
Decline in Student Numbers, Not in Suicide Cases
This is the 19th student suicide incident in Kota this year, contrasting with 2023, when 29 students took their lives. Despite a decreased number of students in Kota this year—from 200,000 to 120,000—the suicide cases have not diminished.
Kota, the coaching hub where many dream of becoming doctors and engineers, sees some students overwhelmed by failure, leading them to take drastic measures.
Empty Hostels in Kota
The scenario in Kota is alarming, with claims of unparalleled facilities for students from across the country. Hostels here range between 5,000 to 25,000. Nevertheless, many hostels now stand empty, with 'For Sale' and 'To Let' signs adorning their entrances, particularly in areas like Bor Khera Coral Park.
The coaching institutes, hostel operators, and administration's efforts to combat student suicides in Kota appear ineffective, as the tragedy continues unabated. Even though fewer students are arriving, the count has still reached 19 this year.
