Bengaluru: Architecture student dies by suicide, mentions ragging in selfie video
Bengaluru: A 22-year-old architecture student died by suicide in Nandaramayyanna Palya near Madanayakanahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred on July 11, came to light late.
The deceased has been identified as Arun, son of Channakeshava and Tulasi, residents of Hassan district. Arun was reportedly pursuing his studies at a reputed architecture college in Bengaluru.
According to police sources, before taking the extreme step, Arun recorded a selfie video in which he mentioned facing ragging by some of his college peers. He allegedly shared the video in the college’s official WhatsApp group before hanging himself at his residence.
After watching the video, the college administration is said to have immediately informed Arun’s family.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
