'Forgive me...': Teen ends life after failing JEE exam
What's the story
An 18-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide after she failed the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), results of which were declared a day before her death. The deceased, identified as Aditi Mishra, had been preparing for the exams for two years at Momentum Coaching Center in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. She was found dead by her roommate at Satyadeep Girls Hostel on Wednesday morning.
Tragic discovery
Aditi's final conversation and discovery of her death
On the day she died, Aditi spoke to her parents and asked her father to recharge her mobile. Her roommate was absent at the time. When the roommate returned, she discovered Aditi hanging from a noose made out of a stole. The hostel warden was immediately informed about the incident, who then alerted the police.
Investigation underway
Aditi's suicide note and police investigation
The police recovered a suicide note from the scene in which Aditi apologized to her parents for her inability to pass the exams. She wrote, "Sorry mummy papa, forgive me... I could not do it... this was the end of our relationship... you guys don't cry... you guys gave me a lot of love." The note also mentioned her younger sister, urging her parents to take care of her.
Helplines
Please seek help if you're 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 while Vandrevala Foundation's helpline number is +91-99996-66555 (call and WhatsApp).