Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Radiology Student Dies by Suicide in Kanpur Hostel
Palak, a 19-year-old student in Kanpur, was found dead in her hostel room.
She was studying to be a radiologist.
Police believe she took her own life by hanging.
She was dealing with depression and anxiety, according to preliminary investigations.
Her sister and roommate were sent to buy medicines just before the incident.
The police are investigating and haven't found a suicide note.
The hostel belongs to an MLA.
A 19-year-old radiology student died by suicide in a hostel in Kanpur, UP.
The victim was a first-year BMRIT student at CSJMU.
She was under treatment for anxiety and depression.
Her sister and roommate were sent to buy medicines before her death.
Police are investigating, and no suicide note was recovered.
- Who
- Palak, a 19-year-old radiology student
- What
- Allegedly committed suicide by hanging
- When
- Incident reported on Monday; Deepti sent to buy medicines on Sunday
- Where
- Hostel in Kanpur, UP
- Why
- Possible battle with depression and anxiety
- Victim
- 19-year-old Palak
- Student of
- BMRIT at CSJMU
- Location
- Kanpur, UP
- Incident
- Suicide by hanging
- Investigation
- Underway; no suicide note recovered
- Possible Cause
- Battling depression and anxiety
- Hostel Owner
- Samajwadi Party MLA Amitabh Bajpai