BCom student found hanging from tree

Chandigarh, June 24

A 26-year-old youth, who was pursuing BCom from Delhi, reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in a forest area near Colony No. 4, Industrial Area, Phase I, last night.

The victim has been identified as Gaurav, a resident of Colony No. 4. The police said they received information about the incident around 7.30 am.

The police said according to a statement of the victim’s father, Naresh, his son had “gone to the washroom around 2 am and didn’t return”. He had come to stay with his parents following the lockdown due to Covid-19. No suicide note was found from the spot. The police have ruled out any foul play behind the incident. — TNS