A 18-year-old medical aspirant allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a building in Kota, Rajasthan, a day after the NEET UG results were declared, police said on Thursday. Bagisha Tiwari, resided on the fifth floor of a multi-story building with her mother and brother. Allegedly, she took her own life on Wednesday. Despite being swiftly transported to a private hospital, she succumbed to her injuries an hour later.About the incident Originally from the Reva district in Madhya Pradesh, Tiwari had been diligently preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) in Kota, where she attended a coaching institute. Additionally, her brother, currently in the 12th grade, is also gearing up for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE), as informed by Circle Inspector Harinarayan Sharma from Jawahar Nagar Police Station.Tenth suspected suicide case in Kota This tragic incident marks the tenth suspected suicide case of a student in Kota, a renowned coaching hub in India, since the beginning of the year. Last year witnessed 26 reported instances of suspected suicides among coaching students, marking a concerning trend in the region.Reason is still unclearCurrently, Tiwaris body rests in the mortuary of Maharao Bhim Singh (MBS) Hospital, awaiting post-mortem examination pending the arrival of her father, who has been notified of the tragic incident. While initial inquiries suggest Tiwari had recently taken the NEET-UG exam, the exact reasons behind her extreme decision remain undetermined.
