Plus II girl commits suicide in hostel room in Balasore

On Monday, a 17-year-old female student was discovered hanging in a college hostel in Odisha's Balasore district.

Plus II girl commits suicide in hostel room in Balasore
Suicide

Balasore: On Monday, a 17-year-old female student was discovered hanging in a college hostel in Odisha's Balasore district.

The incident occurred at a private residential college under the jurisdiction of the district's Industrial Area Police Station. This morning, the student's body was discovered hanging in the girls' hostel.

The student, who was from Santaragadia in the district's Nilagiri area, was a Plus II Science student at the college.

While suicide is suspected, the exact cause of death has yet to be determined, according to police.

College and hostel officials arrived on the scene after receiving information. After being notified, police officers rushed to the scene and began an investigation.

Family members of the deceased also arrived at the college, curious about the circumstances surrounding the girl's death.

While a case has been opened, an investigation is underway, and the cause of death will be determined following a postmortem. More information is awaited.