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PEC Student Dies by Suicide Amid Mental Health Struggles
15 Jan
Summary
- A 19-year-old BTech student died after consuming poison.
- The student left a suicide note citing depression and anxiety.
- He was undergoing treatment for mental health issues at PGIMER.
A 19-year-old BTech student from Punjab Engineering College (PEC) died on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance. The student, who lived alone in a hostel room, alerted a friend who called an ambulance. He was first taken to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital and later referred to PGIMER, where he succumbed to treatment.
Authorities reported that the student left behind a suicide note expressing struggles with depression and anxiety, and apologizing to his parents. The police are investigating how he obtained the substance. PEC officials noted that the student was academically bright but facing mental health issues, for which he was receiving treatment at PGIMER.
The student, a native of Uttar Pradesh, had joined PEC in September 2025. He missed his December end-semester exams despite being on campus but returned early from his hometown for re-examinations in January. The institute confirmed it provides counseling services, with a male and female counselor available during working hours and beyond.
