Student Found Dead In Yamuna Was An 'Overachiever' Pursuing Two Courses, Working As An Intern
Sneha Debnath, the 19-year-old student of Delhi University whose body was pulled from the Yamuna River on Wednesday, was described by her family and peers as a gifted and determined young woman balancing academics and professional commitments with remarkable discipline.
As reported by NDTV, Sneha was an 'overachiever"—a term her family used to describe her exceptional drive. She was pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, affiliated with Delhi University, and simultaneously enrolled in a data science and programming course with IIT Madras. According to her LinkedIn profile, she was also interning with an Australian company while maintaining an active academic life.
Originally from Tripura, Sneha had moved to Delhi with aspirations that extended far beyond her years. 'She didn't want money from anybody. She was earning, studying two things at once. Even though she was young, she was respected within the family," her cousin told NDTV.
In her LinkedIn bio, Sneha had written about her passions: 'I love talking about anything related to Mathematics, computer and the anime Monster."
Friends of the 19-year-old mentioned that Sneha had been upset in recent months, and while the cause remains unclear, some reports suggest it may be tied to family-related stress. Her father, Subedar Major (Honorary Lieutenant) Pritish Debnath (Retd.), is reportedly suffering from kidney failure and undergoing dialysis.
Her disappearance on July 7 set off an anxious search, with her mother and sister Bipasha making frantic efforts to find her. Their worst fears were confirmed when Sneha's body was discovered near the Geeta Colony flyover.
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