Tragic Loss: 18-Year-Old BBA Student Dies by Suicide in Kurukshetra University Hostel

A pall of grief has descended upon a private university in Kurukshetra, Haryana, following the tragic death of an 18-year-old BBA student. Khushpreet Kaur, hailing from Cheeka in Kaithal district, was found to have died by suicide in her hostel room on Friday, sending shockwaves through the university community and leaving her family in profound sorrow.

The distressing discovery was made by Khushpreet’s roommates, who, upon entering their shared space, found the young woman’s body.

University authorities were immediately alerted, who in turn promptly informed the local police. The gravity of the situation prompted a swift response from law enforcement officials.

According to initial reports, Khushpreet had taken the extreme step of hanging herself. The exact circumstances leading up to this heartbreaking incident remain shrouded in mystery, as police have confirmed that no suicide note was recovered from her room.

This absence leaves a gaping void in understanding the immense internal struggles that might have led her to this tragic decision.

Station House Officer (SHO) Gurnam Singh of Ramnagar police station confirmed that inquest proceedings have been initiated under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Khushpreet's father, Pardeep Kumar, a farmer, has filed a formal complaint, cooperating with the ongoing investigation to seek answers in the wake of his daughter’s untimely demise.

Following a necessary post-mortem examination, Khushpreet Kaur’s body was respectfully handed over to her grieving family for final rites.

The police continue their diligent investigation, determined to unearth the underlying reasons that compelled an aspiring BBA student to end her life so prematurely. This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the hidden battles many young individuals face, highlighting the critical need for awareness and support for mental well-being in educational institutions.