Pune: 21-year-old dies by suicide at BJ medical college, exam stress says police

Pune: 21-year-old dies by suicide at BJ medical college, exam stress says police

"She was a first-year medical student and was apparently under stress due to the pressure of studies. She had been crying often in the last three-four days. Her parents had advised her to appear for the exam even if she had not prepared well," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Smartana Patil.

PTIUpdated: Thursday, March 30, 2023, 03:02 PM IST
article-image
The young woman was disturbed for the past few days due to the stress of studies and examinations, said an official, adding that they have not recovered any suicide note. | Representative Photo

Pune: A 21-year-old student of the government-run B J Medical College allegedly ended her life by jumping from the terrace of the hospital attached to the college on Wednesday morning, police said.

The young woman was disturbed for the past few days due to the stress of studies and examinations, said an official, adding that they have not recovered any suicide note. The woman allegedly jumped from the terrace of the Sassoon General Hospital.

"She was a first-year medical student and was apparently under stress due to the pressure of studies. She had been crying often in the last three-four days. Her parents had advised her to appear for the exam even if she had not prepared well," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Smartana Patil.

Her parents had even taken her to a psychiatrist for consultation and stayed by her side for the last three days, the official said.

"Today they accompanied her to the college, but she somehow went to the terrace of the hospital and jumped down. She was admitted to the ICU but succumbed during treatment," DCP Patil said, adding that further probe was on.

Mental Health Helplines

Mental Health Helplines | File

RECENT STORIES

Bihar Govt To Launch TRE-4 Drive To Fill Over 1.2 Lakh Teaching Posts

Bihar Govt To Launch TRE-4 Drive To Fill Over 1.2 Lakh Teaching Posts

West Bengal Class 12 Students To Face Semester Exams For First Time; Know Exam Duration And...

West Bengal Class 12 Students To Face Semester Exams For First Time; Know Exam Duration And...

OSSC CTSRE Mains 2025 Timetable Released; Direct Link Here

OSSC CTSRE Mains 2025 Timetable Released; Direct Link Here

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Dates Out At sbi.co.in: Exams On August 2, 4 & 5; Check Exam Pattern, Admit Card...

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Dates Out At sbi.co.in: Exams On August 2, 4 & 5; Check Exam Pattern, Admit Card...

Bihar Vidhan Sabha Junior Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2025 Announced; Details Here

Bihar Vidhan Sabha Junior Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2025 Announced; Details Here