NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Maharashtra; the family says the paper was difficult

An 18-year-old student from Maharashtra’s Hingoli allegedly committed suicide days after appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination, police said on Thursday. Authorities are now investigating whether there is any connection between the incident and the nationwide clinical trial.The student, identified as Sushil Dhage, lives in Ashtavinayak Nagar area of ​​Hingoli city. According to the police, he jumped into the well around 10:30 on Wednesday.Before taking the extreme step, Sushil recorded a 33-second video message on his cell phone to his mother. Quoting the message, a police officer said Sushil said: “I will kill myself, and you (mother) don’t have to worry. In my next life, I want to be born as your son. Stay with Sumedh. I’m sorry.”During the initial investigation, Sushil’s family told the police that they found the NEET revision paper difficult. Based on the information provided by the family, the police are investigating whether the test had any role in the matter.A Hingoli city police official told PTI, “The family’s complaint is about re-examination of NEET. We are investigating the matter and checking if there is any connection between the investigation and the incident.” Police have registered a report of accidental death and said investigations are on.The re-examination of the NEET-UG was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 21 after the original examination held on May 3 was canceled due to an ongoing investigation into alleged leaks. More than 22 lakh students are expected to retake the exam.