Delhi nursing student hangs self to death in hostel room

A 19-year-old third-year BSc Nursing student allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan of her hostel room in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) here, the police said on Friday.

The student has been identified as Yukta, a native of southwest Delhi's Najafgarh. She was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the institution. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District) Rohit Rajbir Singh, preliminary investigation indicated that she allegedly died by hanging in her hostel room.

After getting information, a team from the Rajinder Nagar police station reached the spot and began an investigation. The girl was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. The motive behind the alleged suicide is not known yet.

A crime team also visited the spot and collected necessary evidence. The police are examining her mobile phone and other belongings as part of the investigation.

Officials said investigators are also speaking to other students staying at the hostel and people connected with the case to establish what happened before the incident.

Further investigation is underway. The circumstances and the possible reasons behind the student's death are yet to be established.

“We are deeply shocked by the incident. The hospital authorities are extending full cooperation to the investigating agencies, and all relevant facts, including the circumstances leading up to the incident, are being examined,” the SGRH said.