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In a deeply disturbing incident that has reignited concerns over rising academic pressure and mental health among students, a young pharma student died by suicide after being allegedly barred from appearing in his exam due to unpaid college fees. The incident occurred at Samarpan College of Pharmacy at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, triggering outrage among students and raising critical questions about institutional accountability and student welfare.
Denied an Exam, Driven to Despair
The student, whose name has been withheld for privacy, reportedly hanged himself in his hostel room after he was prevented from taking an important exam. According to his family, the college authorities had barred him from sitting for the test because his tuition fees had not been paid, an issue that had caused him significant mental distress.
FIR Registered, College Officials Booked
Following the tragic incident, the student’s brother, Amit Kumar, filed a police complaint. Based on his statement, an FIR was lodged at Chinhat Police Station under Sections 108 and 352 of the IPC and Section 3(2) of the Scheduled Castes Act.
The FIR names five members of the college administration as accused:
Dr. Neeraj Kumar Verma (Principal)
Garima Singh (Class Teacher)
Deepti Shukla (Dean)
Mohammad Faiz (Cashier)
Ashish (Staff member)
Postmortem Completed, Family Demands Justice
The student’s body was recovered from his hostel and sent for a postmortem. It was later handed over to the family, who returned to their native Raebareli with their son’s remains. Meanwhile, students at the college staged protests demanding justice and stricter action against those responsible.
A Grim Reminder: Mental Health Crisis in Indian Campuses
This heartbreaking episode is yet another reminder of the growing mental health crisis among India’s youth—especially students grappling with academic, financial, and emotional pressures. Educational institutions are duty-bound not only to educate but also to safeguard the well-being of their students. Experts and activists are urging colleges to adopt sensitive, student-first approaches, particularly in matters related to finances and discipline.
As investigations continue, the incident underscores the urgent need for mental health support systems, financial counselling, and compassionate administration in India’s educational institutions. One life lost is one too many. No student should feel that death is their only escape from academic and financial burdens.
