A tragic incident unfolded in Margao, Goa, where a 17-year-old student from Curtorim died by suicide at his residence on Wednesday. The teenager was reportedly distressed following the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) due to a paper leak controversy.
Details of the Incident
The deceased was a student of a higher secondary school in Margao. He left behind a suicide note stating that he no longer wished to appear for competitive examinations. His father, a railway guard, discovered the body upon returning home. Prior to the incident, the teen's mother and sister had left for their native village.
Originally from Bengaluru, the teenager hanged himself inside the residence. The Maina-Curtorim police station has registered the case as an unnatural death. The body has been preserved at the mortuary of the South Goa District Hospital.
Police Investigation
Police Inspector Kapil Naik of the Maina-Curtorim police station confirmed, "We are conducting further investigation." Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the suicide and the impact of the NEET cancellation on students.
The incident highlights the immense pressure faced by students preparing for competitive exams. The cancellation of NEET, a crucial medical entrance exam, has caused widespread distress among aspirants across the country.
