Prayagraj: First-year engineering student dies by suicide in MNNIT hostel
Press Trust of India | May 22, 2025 | 09:18 PM IST | 1 min read
MNNIT: The first-year BTech CS student, Rikesh Kumar Rohidas, belonged to Chhattisgarh.
PRAYAGRAJ: A first-year student at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) allegedly hanged himself in his hostel room on Thursday, police said. The deceased was identified as Rikesh Kumar Rohidas, a BTech Computer Science student hailing from Chhattisgarh.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Abhijeet Kumar stated that the local Shivkuti police station received information that a student has committed suicide at MNNIT's Vivekananda Hostel. He said a police and forensics team inspected the scene and sent the body for post-mortem . The reason behind the death is currently under investigation, the officer added.
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.
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