A female BITS Pilani student died by alleged suicide on the Goa campus late Sunday night. Vishnavi Jitesh, 20, a third-year Electronics and Communications Engineering student, was found hanging in her hostel room. Verna police received a call around 11:30 PM. This marks the sixth reported suicide at the institute’s Goa campus in two years.
Student Details
The deceased student, Vishnavi Jitesh, was from Bengaluru. She was in her third year of study at the institute.
Campus Incidents
This is the sixth death by suicide reported on the BITS Pilani Goa campus within the last two years. The Verna police responded to the incident. The institute has not yet released an official statement regarding this specific incident.
Previous Concerns
Student suicides on the BITS Pilani campus were previously raised in the Goa assembly. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that examination pressure was a factor in some past cases.
Support Resources
Individuals experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts can seek help. The following resources are available:
- AASRA: Call 9820466726 or visitaasra.info.
- iCALL: Call 9152987821 .
- Additional helplines are available atfindahelpline.com.