A B.Tech student at JP University attempted suicide by jumping from a hostel balcony. In critical condition, he has been referred to IGMC Shimla. Meanwhile, late at night, students within the university campus raised slogans against the administration. The police are currently investigating the matter.
Solan SP Abhishek Sarekh stated that the student hails from Jammu and is a first-year B.Tech student at JP University. He attempted to commit suicide by jumping from the hostel late at night. Currently, the student remains in critical condition and has been referred to IGMC Shimla.
The full details of the incident will only become clear after questioning the student. Discussions regarding this matter are also being held with the university administration. It is worth noting that following the report of the student’s suicide attempt, students residing in the hostel within the university campus staged a vehement protest.
Meanwhile, a similar case of a student committing suicide had previously surfaced at Shoolini University in Solan district. In that instance, it was revealed that the deceased was a student of Shoolini University who had also secured a job placement within the university itself; however, he did not receive the salary that had been promised to him before his recruitment, leading to significant mental distress.
The Solan Police are currently investigating this case as well. Furthermore, the university administration had constituted a committee to look into this matter.