7 months ago
21-Year-Old Student Dies by Self-Immolation
A 21-year-old college student named Nalluri Raghavendra Venkat sadly ended his life by setting himself on fire at his university in Guntur.
He was studying engineering and lived with his parents, who run a small shop.
The university is very sad about what happened and wants all students to know they can talk to someone if they feel upset or have problems.
The police are trying to find out why this happened.
21-year-old B Tech student Nalluri Raghavendra Venkat died by self-immolation at Vignan’s University campus in Guntur.
He was a day scholar from Nandivelugu village, where his parents run a cool drinks shop.
The incident occurred on Wednesday and was reported on Thursday.
The exact reasons for his actions are unknown, and the police have started an investigation.
The university registrar expressed sorrow and urged students to seek help for any academic, personal, or emotional issues.
- Who
- Nalluri Raghavendra Venkat, a 21-year-old B Tech student
- What
- Died by self-immolation on Vignan’s University campus
- Where
- Vignan’s University campus, Guntur
- When
- Wednesday (reported Thursday)
- Why
- Exact reasons unknown
Key facts
- Name
- Nalluri Raghavendra Venkat
- Age
- 21
- Occupation
- B Tech third-year student
- Location
- Vignan’s University campus, Guntur
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday (reported Thursday)
- Parents' Occupation
- Run a cool drinks shop
- University Response
- Expressed sorrow, appealed for mental health support
Quotes
Dr. PMV Rao
Registrar of Vignan’s University
“No matter how severe the problems or pressures may be, students should never make wrong decisions about their lives. If they face any academic, personal, or emotional issues, they should immediately approach their faculty coordinators, the counselling centre, or university authorities for guidance and support.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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