UP Board Student Dies by Suicide Amid Exam Stress

SULTANPUR: A 17-year-old girl died by suicide in Sultanpur on Wednesday. Police suspect exam stress as the cause. The student was found hanging at her home in Rampur Babuan village. Her Class 12 examinations were scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Student Identified

The deceased has been identified as Lakshmi Sen. She was a student at Gayatri Vidya Mandir in the Kumarganj area. Her family reported she had been stressed for days about her upcoming exams.

Discovery of the Body

On Tuesday night, Lakshmi reportedly went to her room to study. When she did not emerge for an extended period, her family opened the door. They discovered her hanging inside.

Police Investigation

Police arrived at the scene after being notified. They took possession of the body. Baldirai Circle Officer Ashutosh Kumar stated that it appears to be a suicide. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Further actions will follow the report.

Support Resources

Individuals experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts can seek help. Contact AASRA at 9820466726 or visit their website. iCALL can be reached at 9152987821 . Additional helplines are available through findahelpline.com.