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A 19-year-old pupil from Kerala was discovered useless on the hostel campus in Vellore Institute of Expertise (VIT) campus in Kandigai, close to Chennai, on Friday. Police mentioned it’s a case of suicide.
The deceased has been recognized as Abin Rafiq from Kerala. He was learning the Bachelor of Engineering-AI course within the campus. Police sources mentioned that the coed had inadequate attendance and was concerned in sure malpractices, following which the faculty administration didn’t allow him to seem for the semester examination. He was allegedly depressed after lecturers scolded him for his poor efficiency and attendance.
He was discovered useless within the hostel situated inside the faculty campus. On receipt of data, Thazhambur police reached the spot and recovered the physique. A case of unnatural loss of life was registered and the physique was despatched to Authorities Hospital, Chengalpattu for a autopsy. Additional investigation is below manner.
(Help for overcoming suicidal ideas is accessible on the State’s well being helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416. and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050)
Printed – January 24, 2026 05:30 am IST
