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Postgraduate Medical Student Dies by Suicide Near Kelambakkam
Nikhil Reddy was a 26-year-old medical student from Andhra Pradesh.
He was studying for a surgery degree near Kelambakkam.
His final examination results were released on Thursday night.
Police said he was upset after failing two subjects.
His friends tried to comfort him.
The next morning, he was found dead at the apartment where he lived.
Police are investigating what happened.
His body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
Nikhil Reddy, a 26-year-old postgraduate medical student from Kadapa, allegedly died by suicide near Kelambakkam.
He was pursuing a Master of Surgery at a private medical college in the area.
Police said he became distressed after learning he had failed two final-year subjects.
His friends reportedly consoled him after the examination results were released on Thursday night.
Kelambakkam police registered a case, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination.
- Who
- Nikhil Reddy, a 26-year-old postgraduate medical student from Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- He allegedly died by suicide after learning he had failed two final-year subjects.
- Where
- At a rented apartment near Kelambakkam in Chengalpet district, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The examination results were released Thursday night, and his death was reported Friday morning.
- Why
- Police said he was reportedly distressed after failing two subjects; the circumstances are under investigation.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Nikhil Reddy
- Age
- 26
- Origin
- Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
- Course
- Master of Surgery
- Results
- He reportedly failed two final-year subjects
- Location
- Near Kelambakkam, Chengalpet district
- Investigation
- Kelambakkam police registered a case
Sources
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