Mar 2 • 07:53 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Student Shot Himself After Formatting Mobile and Breaking Laptop

An 18-year-old student in Greater Noida, India, fatally shot himself with his father's licensed pistol after an apparent emotional breakdown.

In a tragic incident in Dhumanikpur village, Greater Noida, an 18-year-old student named Devkaran Raval took his own life using his father's licensed firearm. According to family reports, the student had been acting unusually before the incident, having deleted data on his mobile phone and damaged the family laptop. His actions raised concerns, leading to questions about his mental health and the factors that led to such a drastic decision.

Devkaran was a twelfth-grade student at DPS School in Dadri and lived with his parents and younger brother, who is disabled. The father is a retired military personnel engaged in agriculture and property dealing. The family was deeply affected by the incident, which occurred after Devkaran reportedly isolated himself in his room for a period before the tragedy unfolded. Emergency services were called, and despite being rushed to a private hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss, gathering evidence at the scene and conducting a postmortem on the deceased. The case highlights the pressing issues of youth mental health and the potential impact of personal crises that can lead individuals to commit acts of self-harm. It raises awareness about the need for support systems for students, particularly amidst academic pressures and personal challenges.

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