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Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh): An 18-year-old Civil Engineering student from IIIT-Srikakulam allegedly died by suicide early on Thursday, a police official said.
Srikakulam District Superintendent of Police K V Maheshwar Reddy stated that the student from Prakasam district jumped from the third floor of the hostel building.
"The incident occurred at around 2:30 am, and he was immediately rushed to a hospital by students and staff," Reddy told PTI.
Despite efforts, the student succumbed to his injuries during treatment, police said.
A case has been registered under BNSS Section 194. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suicide may be linked to a love affair, police added.