Thane student dies by suicide after failing to secure admission in IIEST Shibpur

Thane: A 17-year-old student, who was aiming to join his dream college, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur (Kolkata) jumped to death on the evening of September 4. The boy, whose family resided in an upscale housing complex in Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road, sent a message to his family's WhatsApp group stating his intention to end his life. However, before anyone could intervene, the boy jumped to his death from the 22nd-floor refuge area of a residential building, Maharashtra police told the media on September 7.

The student had secured 95.7 percent marks in his Class 12 science exams and aspired to pursue a BS-MS dual degree at IIEST, Shibpur. However, he fell short of securing a seat after ranking 10474 in the aptitude test. His disappointment deepened after failing to secure admission to the reputed institute.

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According to police, the boy's family suspects no foul play, attributing the extreme step entirely to academic distress. Upon investigation, the police found that the teenager left his residence around 7.30 pm on September 4, telling his family he was going for cycling. At around 8.15 pm, he sent a message to his family's WhatsApp group stating his intention to end his life. Upon seeing the message and finding his phone switched off, his family immediately alerted the Kasarvadavali police.

The police and family members rushed to search the locality and found the teenager lying severely injured on a pavement near his apartment. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Thane, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, the police said. An accidental death report (ADR) has been registered based on a statement given by the deceased's father.

(With PTI inputs)

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.