Archive · 19 Jul 2026
B Tech Gold Medallist Dies by Suicide in UP
A young man named Anand, who was very smart and got a gold medal in his engineering studies, sadly took his own life.
He was really stressed because he tried very hard to get a government job but couldn't succeed after trying almost 50 times.
His family found a note saying he was sorry to his dad for not being able to get the job.
This shows how tough it can be for young people in India who are very educated but still struggle to find good jobs.
It's important to talk about these feelings and get help when needed.
A 23-year-old B Tech gold medallist in Electrical Engineering died by suicide in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Anand secured the third rank in Uttar Pradesh and was awarded a gold medal at a college function on August 13, 2024.
He left a note apologizing to his father for failing to secure a government job after nearly 50 attempts.
Anand's father confirmed his son was under severe stress after failing recruitment exams for Railways, SSC, banks, and education departments.
Police are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings pointing to job-related stress as the cause.
- Who
- Anand, a 23-year-old B Tech gold medallist in Electrical Engineering
- What
- Died by suicide due to stress over failing to secure a government job
- When
- August 13, 2024
- Where
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Failed to secure a government job after nearly 50 attempts, leading to severe stress
- Name
- Anand
- Age
- 23
- Education
- B Tech in Electrical Engineering, Gold Medallist
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Cause of Death
- Suicide due to job-related stress
- Number of Job Attempts
- 50
- Examinations Attempted
- Railways, SSC, Banks, Education Department
- Date of Incident
- August 13, 2024