<p>Panaji: A 20-year-old student of BITS Pilani's Goa campus was found hanging in his hostel room, in what the police suspect is a case of suicide.</p>.<p>Krishna Kasera, a native of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was found hanging in his hostel room at 10.15 am on Thursday, an official from Verna police said on Friday.</p>.<p>This is the third case of student suicide at the institution's Goa campus in five months.</p>.<p>"The 20-year-old student was pursuing a dual-degree programme, and exams were currently underway at the college," a senior police officer said.</p>.<p>He said the police registered a case of unnatural death, and a probe was underway.</p>.<p>On March 4, a 20-year-old student was similarly found hanging inside his hostel room, and another case of suicide was reported on December 10, 2024.</p>.<p>The management of BITS Pillani could not be reached for a comment despite repeated attempts.</p>.<p>Reacting to the incident, Goa AAP MLA Cruz Silva demanded a thorough inquiry into the incident.</p>.<p>"The tragic passing of a second student within two months at BITS Pilani's Goa campus has raised deep concerns among students, parents, and the wider academic community," he said in a media statement.</p>.<p>The MLA said that in light of these distressing incidents, the authorities at BITS Pilani must conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding these deaths.</p>.<p>"Understanding the root cause is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of all students on campus. Furthermore, we strongly advocate for enhanced mental health support and counselling services for students," he said.</p>
<p>Panaji: A 20-year-old student of BITS Pilani's Goa campus was found hanging in his hostel room, in what the police suspect is a case of suicide.</p>.<p>Krishna Kasera, a native of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was found hanging in his hostel room at 10.15 am on Thursday, an official from Verna police said on Friday.</p>.<p>This is the third case of student suicide at the institution's Goa campus in five months.</p>.<p>"The 20-year-old student was pursuing a dual-degree programme, and exams were currently underway at the college," a senior police officer said.</p>.<p>He said the police registered a case of unnatural death, and a probe was underway.</p>.<p>On March 4, a 20-year-old student was similarly found hanging inside his hostel room, and another case of suicide was reported on December 10, 2024.</p>.<p>The management of BITS Pillani could not be reached for a comment despite repeated attempts.</p>.<p>Reacting to the incident, Goa AAP MLA Cruz Silva demanded a thorough inquiry into the incident.</p>.<p>"The tragic passing of a second student within two months at BITS Pilani's Goa campus has raised deep concerns among students, parents, and the wider academic community," he said in a media statement.</p>.<p>The MLA said that in light of these distressing incidents, the authorities at BITS Pilani must conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding these deaths.</p>.<p>"Understanding the root cause is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of all students on campus. Furthermore, we strongly advocate for enhanced mental health support and counselling services for students," he said.</p>