Jaipur: Another student in Rajasthan's Kota committed suicide, taking the total number of students who have ended their lives this year to 26.
Mohammad Tanveer, the 20-year-old student, hanged himself to end his life in his room on Wednesday night.
Tanveer, originally a resident of Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh, had been living in Kota with his father and sister since last year, preparing for NEET. His father is a teacher in a coaching institute in Kota. Tanveer was preparing for NEET while staying at home. His sister is also preparing for NEET.
The reason for Tanveer's suicide is being investigated. The body has been taken into custody and sent for post-mortem. His family members are being questioned.
Since January this year, 26 students have committed suicide in Kota.
