BTech Student Being Treated for Depression Commits Suicide in Kota

Kota: A 23-year-old BTech student, Rohit Mathur (23) who was receiving treatment for depression for the last three years allegedly hanged himself in his house in Ambedkar Nagar in Kota.

He was pursuing a BTech degree from Jalandhar in Punjab and living with his family in Kota.

According to police sources, On Sunday Rohit called his father, an engineer posted in Alwar, and informed him about his intention to end his life. When his father asked neighbours to check on his son, it was found that he had committed suicide.

Rohit had attempted suicide in the past and was undergoing treatment for depression for last three years.

Police handed over the body to family members after the post-mortem on Monday morning and lodged a case under Section 174 of CrPC for further investigation.