Archive · 28 Oct 2025
J&K Lt. Governor's Grandson Dies by Suicide in Kanpur
A 16-year-old boy named Aarav, who is related to a top government official in India, tragically died by suicide at his home in Kanpur.
He was a student who did very well in school and was also a swimmer, with no one expecting this.
Aarav was alone at home when he died.
He left behind a note on his phone that said people in his dreams were telling him to hurt his family or himself.
His family mentioned he had been having nightmares for a while.
Police are investigating the incident and looking at his phone and talking to his family.
His teachers said he was a bright student and didn't seem upset.
Aarav Raj Mishra, a 16-year-old student and distant relative of J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, died by suicide.
The incident occurred at his residence in Kanpur while he was alone.
A note was found on his mobile phone, indicating disturbing dreams influenced his actions.
The note stated that figures in his dreams instructed him to harm his family or himself.
Teachers described him as a bright student with no outward signs of distress, who excelled academically and in swimming.
- Who
- Aarav Raj Mishra, a 16-year-old student and distant relative of J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha
- What
- Died by suicide by hanging
- When
- Tuesday (reported October 28, 2025)
- Where
- At his residence in the Kohna police station area, Kanpur
- Why
- According to a note left on his phone and family accounts, he was influenced by disturbing dreams.
Family Account
Note Content
Motivation for Suicide
Family Account
Family states Aarav was disturbed by recurring nightmares and recurring dreams of 'three-four people' telling him to harm his family or himself.
Note Content
Aarav's note directly states that 'three-four people in my dreams' told him to 'kill my family or myself'.
Behavioral Indicators
Family Account
Teachers described Aarav as a bright student who scored 93% in Class 10, was a state-level swimmer, and showed no signs of distress.
Note Content
The note suggests internal distress and a perceived external influence from his dreams.
- Deceased
- Aarav Raj Mishra (16)
- Relationship to Lt. Governor
- Distant relative of J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha
- Incident Location
- Kohna police station area, Kanpur
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday (reported October 28, 2025)
- Circumstances
- Found hanged at home alone, left a note on his mobile phone
- Note Content
- Dreams of people telling him to kill his family or himself
- Academic/Activity Background
- Class 11 student, scored 93% in Class 10, state-level swimmer
