Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Kanpur BTech Gold Medallist Dies by Suicide
A young man named Anand, who was a gold medallist in B Tech, sadly took his own life.
He left a note saying he was sorry to his father for not being able to get a government job after trying many times.
Anand had done well in his studies and even got a gold medal, but he couldn't find a job.
His family was away when it happened, and the police found him in his room.
Everyone is very sad about what happened, and they are trying to understand why he felt so much pressure.
Anand, a 23-year-old B Tech gold medallist, died by suicide in Kanpur.
He left a note apologizing to his father for failing to secure a government job.
Anand had topped his B Tech program and secured the third rank in Uttar Pradesh.
He had attempted to secure a government job nearly 50 times without success.
His family was away finalizing his elder brother's marriage when the incident occurred.
- Who
- Anand, a 23-year-old B Tech gold medallist
- What
- Died by suicide
- When
- August 13, 2024
- Where
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Struggled to secure a government job despite multiple attempts
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- Name
- Anand
- Age
- 23
- Education
- B Tech (Electrical Engineering) Gold Medallist
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- August 13, 2024
- Note Content
- 'Sorry, papa, I tried nearly 50 times to get a government job, but I couldn't succeed. Please forgive me.'
- Post-Mortem
- Conducted
- Last Rites
- Performed at Bhairav Ghat
