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Btech student, an attempt to suicide saved by security guards and colleagues; VIDEO

In the shocking corner of events, the tragic incident was narrowly inverted in Hyderabad, when a student Btech from Malla Reddy Engineering College for women tried to jump off the building. The viral video showed a dramatic rescue, which caused widespread concern for students’ mental health.

According to post on X, the tragic incident was reversed at Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women (Mrecw) in Maisammaguda in the Medchal district. Commonly shared video shows that a student sitting on the edge of the window and apparently tries to end his life. Her body is dangerously hanging from the building, when alert protection staff and colleagues rush to her help. They manage to pull her away to a safe place, preventing a disaster.

TW: The film contains disturbing visualizations. The discretion of viewers is recommended.

The student seems clearly concerned and unaware of his surroundings, increasing the concerns about the growing mental health crisis among students. Although the exact reason for her drastic step remains unknown, the incident began discussions about academic stress and mental well -being in the Indian education system.

The incident draws attention to the growing crisis of student suicide in India. Recent report, Student suicides: Epidemic of sweeping IndiaPublished at the IC3 2024 conference (August 28), reveals that student suicides will increase by 4% per year in the last two decades – in the case of the national average.

According to the report over the past decade, the number of student suicides has increased, while men’s cases increased by 50% and female cases by 61%.

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh reported the largest number of student suicides, collectively responsible for one third of the national whole. Southern states and union territories bring 29% of these cases.

This disturbing trend indicates the urgent need for stronger mental health support systems in educational institutions.

While the Hyderabad incident was lucky, it serves as a reminder of the growing challenges related to mental health, which students face throughout the country.

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