Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Karnataka

BENGALURU: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her home in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, police said on Sunday.

The student, identified as Bhagyashree, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home, she was academically bright and had scored 92 per cent in her PUC examinations.

Speaking to reporters, her father Rajashekhar said the family had not noticed any major issues or distress.

“There was no distress or problem in our family, and we were living happily,” he said.

He added that she had performed well in the NEET examination and everything appeared normal.

“She had performed well (in NEET), everything was going well. Maybe she had some feelings in her mind about writing it (NEET) again. I do not blame anyone, I do not accuse anyone. We do not know her pain or suffering. What can I say?” Rajashekhar told reporters with tears in his eyes.


Police sources said no suicide note was recovered from the spot and no specific reason behind the incident had been identified so far.

A case has been registered under the jurisdiction of Station Bazaar police station, and further investigation is underway.

The NEET-UG examination, held on May 3, was cancelled after allegations of a question paper leak surfaced. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled the re-examination for June 21.