Telangana inter exams: 7 students die by suicide in last 48 hours after results were declared

This has been a tough time for students who did not perform well in the Intermediate Public Examinations of Telangana
Grim situation in Telangana. But remember students, you are not alone
Grim situation in Telangana. But remember students, you are not alone(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

Seven intermediate students allegedly died by suicide across Telangana in the last 48 hours due to failure in the exams, stated the report by PTI.

Telangana Board of Intermediate Examinations announced first year and second year results on Wednesday, April 24.

According to Mahabubabad Superintendent of Police, two girls allegedly died by suicide after they failed in the examination.

While a girl student hung herself at her residence in a village in the district the other jumped into a well.

Similarly, a first year student allegedly ended his life under Sultanbazar police station limits after flunking in the examinations, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Zone) R Giridhar said.

Another boy hailing from Nallakunta area of the city was found dead at Jadcherla near a railway track. Police suspect the reason for his death to be poor performance in the exams, stated the report by PTI.

A senior police official from Mancherial District said they received reports that three intermediate first year students suspected to have died by suicide at different places due to failure in examinations.

If you are anxious or depressed, remember that you are not alone. Help is just around the corner. Here are 24/7 suicide prevetion helplines:

Tele-Manas - 14416

1Life - 9152987821

AASRA - 9820466726

Vandrevala Foundation - 9999666555

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