Archive · 13 Aug 2025
PJTAU BTech Student Dies by Apparent Suicide in Hyderabad
A college student named Ruthwik died by suicide in Hyderabad.
He was studying engineering at PJTAU and lived in the university's hostel.
His roommates found him in his room after he had locked himself in.
Police were called, and his body was taken to the hospital.
His father reported the incident to the police.
Friends said that he may have been upset about having backlogs in his courses, but this is not confirmed.
A 21-year-old BTech student at PJTAU died by suicide.
The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on Tuesday in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
The student, Ruthwik Raj, was in his third year and resided in the university hostel.
Police were informed after his roommates found him unresponsive in his room.
His father, a government employee, filed a complaint, and a case was registered.
- Who
- Ruthwik Raj, a 21-year-old BTech student.
- What
- A BTech student died by suicide.
- When
- Around 9:30 PM on Tuesday.
- Where
- Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, at PJTAU hostel.
- Why
- Possibly due to academic backlogs, as suggested by friends, although the reason is not yet confirmed.
Friend's perspective
Father's perspective
Reason for Suicide
Friend's perspective
He may have been upset about backlogs.
Father's perspective
His father is unaware of the exact cause.
- Deceased
- Ruthwik Raj
- Age
- 21
- University
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University (PJTAU)
- Year
- Third Year
- Location
- Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
- Cause
- Suicide
- Police Involvement
- Yes