Archive · 20 Jul 2026
BTech Gold Medallist Dies by Suicide
A young man named Anand Kumar, who was very smart and won a gold medal in his engineering studies, sadly took his own life.
He was feeling very sad because he couldn't get a job he wanted, even after trying almost 50 times.
He left a note saying sorry to his father for not being able to succeed.
His family was not at home when it happened, and a helper found him.
It's important to remember that feeling overwhelmed is serious, and talking to someone can help.
Anand Kumar, a 23-year-old BTech gold medallist, died by suicide at his residence in Kanpur.
He left a suicide note apologizing to his father for failing to secure a government job after nearly 50 attempts.
Anand secured the first rank in BTech (Electrical Engineering) at PSIT, Kanpur, and the third rank in Uttar Pradesh.
He received a gold medal from Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel during a college ceremony.
His body was discovered by the household help after they couldn't get a response and alerted neighbors and the police.
- Who
- Anand Kumar, a 23-year-old BTech gold medallist
- What
- Died by suicide at his residence in Kanpur
- When
- Exact date not specified in the articles
- Where
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Pressure from failing to secure a government job after nearly 50 attempts
- Name
- Anand Kumar
- Age
- 23
- Education
- BTech Gold Medallist (Electrical Engineering)
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Cause of Death
- Suicide by hanging
- Suicide Note
- Apologized to his father for failing to secure a government job after 50 attempts
- College
- Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur
- Rank
- First in BTech (Electrical Engineering) at PSIT, Third in Uttar Pradesh
Sources
‘Unable to achieve goal’, Kanpur B.Tech gold medallist dies by suicide; father says was addicted to online games
"Sorry, Dad, I Tried 50 Times For Government Job": BTech Gold Medallist Kills Self In UP
