New Delhi: A 25-year-old UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy, was found dead inside his locked flat in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, police said on Monday.
The student was residing in Rajinder Nagar and preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. According to Delhi Police, a Police Control Room (PCR) call was received at around 2:38 pm regarding the incident.
Police reached the matter for investigation after receiving the alert. The circumstances surrounding the student’s death are being examined.
UPSC Aspirant Found Dead in Locked Flat in Old Rajinder Nagar
According to Delhi Police, Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy, 25, was found hanging inside his locked flat in Old Rajinder Nagar.
The area is a well-known hub for civil services aspirants, with several coaching centres, libraries and accommodation facilities for students preparing for competitive examinations.
Police received information about the incident through a PCR call at 2:38 pm on Monday. Further details about the case were awaited, according to the police statement.
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Suicide Note Refers to Study-Related Depression
Delhi Police said a suicide note was recovered from the flat. According to the preliminary information shared by the police, the note referred to study-related depression.
Police also stated that no foul play had emerged during the preliminary inquiry. However, the investigation remains important for establishing the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.
The reference to study-related depression is based on the police statement and does not, by itself, establish all the factors that may have contributed to the incident.
Police Investigation Underway
The incident was reported to Delhi Police at around 2:38 pm through a PCR call concerning a death at Old Rajinder Nagar.
The deceased was identified as Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy, a 25-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh who had been preparing for the UPSC examination.
Police said further details were awaited and that no foul play had emerged during the preliminary inquiry.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the challenges that students can face while preparing for highly competitive examinations. Students experiencing overwhelming academic pressure may benefit from speaking with trusted family members, friends, teachers or mental health professionals.
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