Telangana: 7 students commit suicide after failing Intermediate exams
What's the story
Seven students from Telangana, aged 16 and 17, allegedly died by suicide within two days following the announcement of the results of the Telangana Board of Intermediate Examinations (TSBIE).
The results were declared on April 24.
The first case was reported in Mancherial district, where a 16-year-old hanged himself.
The student did not clear four subjects, according to The Indian Express.
Disturbing details
Students found dead in Hyderabad
Police said two girl students also took their lives after failing the exams.
One of the girl students was found hanging at her residence, while another reportedly jumped into a well.
A first-year male student also allegedly committed suicide due to poor exam performance, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Zone) R Giridhar said.
Another male student from Hyderabad's Nallakunta region was found dead near a railway track in Jadcherla. Authorities believe his exam performance had a role in his death.
Widespread tragedy
3 more students suspected of suicide due to exam failure
A senior police official from Mancherial District said three more first-year students allegedly died by suicide at different locations due to exam failure.
These incidents occurred in various places, including Rajendranagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Khammam, Mahabubabad, and Kollur.
Over 9.8 million students participated in the intermediate exam earlier this year, with a pass percentage of 61.06% for first-year students and 69.46% for second-year students.
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Please seek help if you are having suicidal thoughts
If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, you can reach out to AASRA for suicide prevention counseling.
Its number is 022-27546669 (24 hours). You can also dial Roshni NGO at +914066202000 or COOJ at +91-83222-52525. Sneha India Foundation, which works 24x7, can be contacted at +91-44246-40050.
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