Student ends his life in Sec 20

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, March 27

A BCom first-year student reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his house in Sector 20 on Monday evening.

Police sources said the victim had been identified as Munish Kumar (18). A suicide note was found in which the victim stated that no one should be blamed for the extreme step. He asked his father for forgiveness.

The sources said the police received information about the suicide around 6.45 pm, following which policemen reached the spot. The victim was rushed to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, where he died later.

The body has been kept at the mortuary and the autopsy will be conducted on Tuesday.

The sources said the victim was pursuing BCom from Government College, Panchkula. A police official said they were trying to ascertain the reason behind the suicide.

Inquest proceedings have been initiated in the matter at the Sector 19 police station.