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Law Student's Plea: Harassment Allegations Precede Suicide Attempt
30 Sep
Summary
- A law student attempted suicide, citing harassment from peers and staff.
- The student alleged complaints to authorities went unaddressed.
- Police are investigating the incident and the student's claims.
A student at Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) in Shimla is undergoing treatment after an alleged suicide attempt on Wednesday. The student, Nikhil Prakash, reportedly cut a vein on his hand and claimed in a video that he was being harassed and ragged by fellow students and university staff. He stated that his numerous complaints to university authorities and teachers had gone unaddressed for nearly a month.
Prakash also alleged that false First Information Reports (FIRs) and an anti-ragging complaint were filed against him, and that he had received death threats. He claimed to have evidence, including CCTV footage, to support his accusations of prior ragging incidents. The university has released a statement confirming an inquiry is in progress, assuring that all complaints will be examined under applicable rules. The student has independently lodged an FIR, and the university has also notified the local police.
