A 23-year-old MTech student from Bihar tragically died by suicide in Ranchi, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, with a potential love affair as a contributing factor.
A 23-year-old student from Bihar's Aurangabad allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi on Monday, police said.
The body of Saket Kumar, who was pursuing MTech in Computer Science at the Central University of Jharkhand, was found hanging in his rented room in Tilta Hanuman Nagar in the Ratu police station area, they said.
"The body has been sent for post-mortem examination at a state-run hospital. A suicide note was recovered from his room," a police officer said.
"Preliminary investigations suggest the death is related to a love affair. The deceased's family has been informed," he said.
A spokesperson of the varsity said Kumar was an academically bright student.
"Kumar was depressed, and counselling support was extended to him, but unfortunately, he ended his life," he said.