17-year-old girl from Delhi jumps from roof after failing JEE

What’s the story

A 17 year old girl in New Delhi reportedly died by suicide after failing to clear the joint entrance exam (YEE), police said on Saturday.

According to authorities, they received a PCR call at 11:25 am on Friday stating that a girl had jumped from the roof of the seventh floor of a building in Okhla Main Market.

Suicide note reveals academic pressure and unmet expectations

Police revealed that she had left a suicide note for her parents. In the note, she asked for forgiveness for failing the JEE.

The note cited study pressure and failure to meet expectations as reasons for her extreme step.

“Proceedings under 194 BNSS are underway,” Delhi Police said, adding that an investigation into the incident is underway.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, get help

If you or someone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, contact AASRA for advice on suicide prevention.

The number is 022-27546669 (24 hours).

You can also call Roshni NGO on +914066202000 or COOJ on +91-83222-52525.

Sneha India Foundation, which works 24×7, can be reached at +91-44246-40050, while the Vandrevala Foundation helpline number is +91-99996-66555 (call and WhatsApp).