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a day ago
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After Balasore, Noida student dies by suicide due to harassment by teachers: What happened?
A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a top private college in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide. A note reportedly recovered from her room revealed that she had faced humiliation and mental harassment by two faculty members. This comes days after a student in Odisha set herself on fire after accusing college officials of ignoring her complaint of sexual harassment by a professor read more The incident has led to protests and anger on the university campus. Image: News18 A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a top private college in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide in the women's hostel. A suicide note found in her room alleged she had faced humiliation and mental harassment from two faculty members. ALSO READ | Delhi University student from Tripura found dead after going missing for 6 days: What happened to Sneha Debnath? Notably, a case has been registered at the Knowledge Park Police Station in Gautam Budh Nagar. Two staff members from the university have been taken into custody. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The incident has led to protests and anger on the university campus. But why did she die by suicide? What did she write in her suicide note? Here's what we know so far: What happened? The BDS student allegedly died by suicide in the women's hostel. Police recovered a suicide note from the room, in which the student blamed her teachers for harassment and humiliation. She named faculty members from PCP and Dental Materials in the note, alleging they mentally harassed and humiliated her, causing stress, News18 reported. #BreakingNews | Student Dies By Suicide In Noida University College Forms Internal Committee For Probe, Police Arrests 2 Professors, 2 stuff Members Suspended@_anshuls with details | Ankit Reports From Ground | @Elizasherine — News18 (@CNNnews18) July 19, 2025 The incident took place on Friday night. A case has been registered at the Knowledge Park Police Station in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Two university staff members were arrested after protests erupted on campus over the incident, police said. In her note, the student wrote that the named faculty should be held responsible if anything happened to her. 'They mentally harassed me. They humiliated me. I have been in stress because of them for a long time. I want them to face the same thing. I am sorry. I can't live like this anymore. I can't,' the note said, according to NDTV. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After being informed, her family rushed to the hostel. Police officials helped them with legal and procedural requirements. A forensic team was sent to the site for a detailed examination and to collect evidence from the room. The BDS student allegedly died by suicide in the women's hostel. Image: News18/Representational Protests held on campus Meanwhile, tensions rose on campus as students staged protests demanding accountability from the college. The student's mother has been protesting outside the college along with other students, seeking justice for her daughter, The Indian Express reported. A heated exchange reportedly broke out between the students and police during the protests. Based on the family's complaint, two people have been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing, officials said. Sudhir Kumar, Additional DCP, Greater Noida, said, 'Two staff members from the management of the university have been arrested on the basis of the complaint lodged by the family members of the student.' The university has not yet released any official statement regarding the matter. Balasore Student Suicide Case The Greater Noida incident comes after a student at a college in Odisha set herself on fire, allegedly after college authorities ignored her complaints of sexual harassment by a professor. The woman attempted self-immolation on July 12 on the college campus. She suffered more than 90 per cent burn injuries and died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on July 14. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The incident took place on July 12, when she attempted self-immolation outside her college principal's office in a dire protest over inaction on her sexual harassment complaint against a college professor. Image for Representation. PTI Speaking to India Today, her father said, 'She did this after coming out of the principal's room. Something must have happened. I was not there…My daughter was forced to die. They should all be charged.' He further claimed that police did not respond to his concerns despite him submitting a three-page statement. He said he was informed about the suicide through a phone call. Calling the incident a 'conspiracy', the father accused the college of driving his daughter to suicide because she had dared to speak up, according to the report. The student had filed a formal complaint with the college's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), accusing the professor of continuous sexual harassment. She had said that the college authorities took no action despite repeated appeals for help. Her death has led to massive outrage across Odisha. With inputs from agencies A collection of Suicide prevention helpline numbers are available here. Please reach out if you or anyone you know is in need of support. The All-India helpline number is: 022-27546669)
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Breaking Down Quickly?
"It was my decision, fully conscious under no influence. I chose to end my life by jumping from the Signature Bridge, Delhi, early morning of 7th July. I feel like a failure and a burden, and it was getting unbearable to live like this. Hence, I decided to end it." This note is believed to have been written by DU student Sneha Debnath, who went missing on July 7 and whose body was found in the Yamuna. While investigations are on to ascertain if Debnath's death was a murder or a suicide, it's a fact that Gen Z is battling several mental health challenges. According to a Registrar General of India report of 2020-2022, nearly 17.1 per cent of total deaths in the 15-29 age group are suicides. Gen Z is free from many responsibilities—actively taking care of parents or building a home are not their pressures. So what is compelling them to take the fatal step? Counsellor Indu Punj believes one of the major reasons is repression at home and upbringing combined with social media pressures. 'Suicides can never be generalised; the reasons vary case by case. However, two reasons I find important here are—lack of emotional regulation right from foundation years and the increased nature of stress. Children are not raised in a manner where they are taught to handle emotions or adverse experiences,' she says.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
Did not look depressed: Neighbour, cab driver recall 'last meet' with Tripura girl
Sneha Debnath did not look depressed and was rather calm, said the neighbour of the 19-year-old Delhi University student whose body was recovered from Yamuna River, almost a week after she went missing on July 7. A senior Delhi Police official confirmed the discovery and said her family had identified the body. Preliminary investigations indicate that Sneha, a native of Tripura and a resident of Delhi's Saket area, died by suicide after jumping off the Signature Bridge in Geeta Colony. Police also recovered a signed suicide note in which Sneha described herself as a "failure and a burden" and stated that life had become "unbearable." In the note, she mentioned that her decision was taken "fully consciously" and not under any influence. Despite the note, those who interacted with her shortly before she went missing described her as composed and calm. Her neighbour told IANS, "I never saw her tensed. When I met her on July 7, she seemed completely normal. She was talking to someone on the phone; the conversation also seemed normal. I last saw her around 5:15 a.m. when she took the cab." The same was mentioned by the cab driver who dropped her off at the Signature Bridge in Delhi's Geeta Colony on July 7. "I had picked her up at 5:15 a.m., and she had a ride of 45 minutes. I dropped her at the signature bridge. After the ride, she paid me Rs 523 online. She did not seem to be bothered. She asked if she could connect Bluetooth to play music. I said no but offered to play YouTube songs instead. She asked me to play any song I liked. She seemed relaxed," he told IANS. "About five minutes before the ride ended, she got a call. She told the caller she would call back after paying for the ride. She paid Rs 523 online and got off near the Signature Bridge. I took a U-turn after dropping her and didn't see her again, but I didn't suspect anything. There were people around, and there are also cameras in the area, though I don't know if they're functional," he added. The cab driver said that Sneha's sister contacted him around 2 p.m. that day. The police also questioned him and visited the drop-off location he had identified. The Delhi Police are now conducting a full-fledged investigation into the incident. Sneha's disappearance triggered concern across states. Her father, Pritthis Debnath, a military personnel, is said to be in constant touch with the Delhi Police. He had also reached out to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who expressed condolences and directed officials at Tripura Bhavan in New Delhi to assist the grieving family. "The Chief Minister has ordered a detailed probe into the incident. Senior Tripura Police officials are in touch with their counterparts in Delhi," an official from the CMO said. According to reports citing family sources, Sneha had left her home early on July 7 to receive a friend at Sarai Rohilla railway station. However, the cab she took dropped her off at the Signature Bridge instead. Her phone was switched off shortly after. A mathematics student at Delhi University, Sneha had not withdrawn any money from her account in recent months, and her bank balance remains untouched. Sneha's four-member family has been staying in Delhi for many years. Family members remain extremely concerned. She left home without any belongings and had not withdrawn money from the ATM in the past few months. Sneha's bank account remains untouched so far.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Student Found Dead In Yamuna Was An 'Overachiever' Pursuing Two Courses, Working As An Intern
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 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. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
She got a call...': Cab Driver reveals what happened moments before he dropped Sneha Debnath at Signature bridge
The body of Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Delhi University student who had been missing for six days, was found in the Yamuna River near Signature Bridge in Delhi on Sunday, according to a statement from the Tripura Chief Minister's Office. 1. According to IANS, the cab driver who drove 19-year-old Sneha Debnath to Signature Bridge, as her family suggested she intended to jump from there, said, '...Just before we were about to reach, she got a call. I don't know what was said, but it happened about five minutes before I dropped her. After I dropped her off, she immediately walked in the direction behind the I had to take a U-turn, and even after taking that and returning about ten minutes later, I didn't feel like anything had happened, like she had jumped or something. There were a lot of people standing there.…' 2. According to preliminary reports, the student is believed to have taken her own life by jumping into the Yamuna River. However, a full-scale investigation is currently underway to uncover the actual circumstances and reasons behind the tragic incident. 3. A note provided by the family indicated her intention to jump from the Signature Bridge. Some eyewitnesses stated that they saw a girl standing on the bridge and she was later found missing. Her close friends stated she was upset since the last few months and had dropped emails and WhatsApp messages that morning. 4. Tripura Chief Minister CM Manik Saha has expressed profound grief over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to Sneha Debnath's family. He has also directed the Tripura Bhavan in Delhi to provide all necessary assistance to the bereaved family and ensure a thorough investigation is carried out. Sneha Debnath, the 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district had reportedly been missing in the national capital. Sneha's disappearance under mysterious circumstances in New Delhi prompted swift intervention from the Tripura Chief Minister's Office (CMO) and an intensifying search operation led by Delhi Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). 5. According to her family, Sneha had told her mother that she was going to Sarai Rohilla Railway Station with a friend named Pitunia. Her last phone call was made at 5:56 a.m. Concerns grew when her phone was found switched off by 8:45 a.m., and it was later confirmed that Pitunia had not met Sneha that morning as intended. (With inputs from agencies)
