NEET Aspirant Death: Who was NEET aspirant Riya Kumari Thapa found dead in Dehradun and what information has come to light so far in the police investigation? What was written in the note left by Riya Kumari Thapa and from what perspective is the police looking at this case?
A sad news has come out from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. Riya Kumari Thapa, 23, who was preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, was found dead in her home. In the preliminary investigation, the police is considering it as a case of suicide. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the family and local area after the incident.
Found dead in the room, police started investigation
According to the police, when Riya’s mother went to call her for dinner on Tuesday afternoon, the door of the room did not open. After this the family broke the door and entered inside, where Riya was found dead. On receiving information, police reached the spot and started investigation.
During investigation, a note was also recovered from the room. According to police officials, no other person has been held responsible. The matter is being investigated from all aspects.
Was worried about not getting success in studies
Senior police officer Ankit Kandari said that initial investigation has revealed frustration and stress regarding studies. Rhea had scored 97 percent marks in Class 12 and was preparing for the NEET-UG re-exam to be held on June 21. It is being told that she could not crack the medical entrance examination in the first attempt.
This incident once again raises serious questions on the increasing mental pressure and stress related to competitive examinations among students. Experts continue to recommend that it is important to prioritize mental health over test results and to reach out to family, friends or professional support during difficult times.
Disclaimer: Suicide is not the solution to any problem. If you are also having thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, then you can immediately take help from family, friends and psychiatrist. Apart from this, you can also ask for help by calling these helpline numbers. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata). In case of mental stress, you can get help sitting at home by contacting helpline numbers 14416 and 1800 8914416 for counselling.