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Sikar: A 22-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead at his residential flat in Rajasthan's Sikar district, police said on Tuesday. The incident comes just days before the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21.
The deceased has been identified as Umesh Mali, a resident of Kari village in the Nawalgarh area of Jhunjhunu district. He had been living in Sikar along with his mother, elder sister and younger brother while preparing for the national-level medical entrance examination.
According to officials, Umesh was reportedly appearing for NEET for the third time. A suicide note was recovered from the flat, and investigators are examining its contents as part of the ongoing probe.
Police have not yet disclosed the contents of the note and said the investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
According to police, family members discovered Umesh hanging inside his room and immediately alerted authorities.
A police team reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Officials said all possible angles are being examined, and the exact reason behind the incident has not yet been established.
Authorities have sent the body for post-mortem examination and are continuing their investigation. Police said further details will emerge after the examination of evidence, including the note recovered from the room.
The incident has once again brought attention to the immense pressure faced by students preparing for highly competitive entrance examinations.
