'Sorry papa': Kanpur BTech gold medallist dies by suicide after 50 failed job attempts
A 23-year-old BTech gold medallist in Kanpur died by suicide after failing to secure a government job despite 50 attempts. The incident has highlighted the intense pressure and mental health struggles faced by youth preparing for competitive examinations in India.
Why it matters
It underscores the systemic crisis of unemployment and the psychological toll of high-stakes competitive testing on India's educated youth.
KANPUR: A 23-year-old BTech gold medallist, who had unsuccessfully attempted to secure a govt job around 50 times, allegedly died by suicide at his rented house in Gujaini under Govind Nagar police station limits on Friday.In a heartbreaking suicide note, he repeatedly apologised to his father, writing, "Sorry Papa, I tried for a govt job 50 times, but I could not succeed. Please forgive me."The incident came to light when the family's domestic help arrived at the house, but found the door locked from inside.After receiving no response, she informed the family and the Govind Nagar police.Police broke open the door and found Anand Kumar's body hanging from a ceiling fan.At the time of the incident, Anand's father and grandfather had gone to Bihar to finalise the marriage of his elder brother.Rajkumar, a native of Buxar in Bihar and a retired employee of Lohiya Private Limited, has two sons and…
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