Overview

• Four students from nursing, science and law programs died by suicide in Indore on May 24 and 25 after relocating to the city for their studies.
• Asha Kanungo pasted notes on her wall stating she felt depressed after failing to become a government nurse; she also cited unattained civil service ambitions.
• Authorities seized the mobiles of other deceased students; investigators found no signs of financial or personal distress, suggesting exam-related stress.
• The Supreme Court questioned Rajasthan’s response to 14 student suicides in Kota, prompting police to register FIRs under IPC Sections 306 and 108.
• Investigations into two Kota cases include the death of 18-year-old NEET aspirant Zeeshan Jahan; authorities are examining her call records as focus shifts to mental health support.