BDS student commits suicide in college hostel in Mathura

Mathura: Woman medical student allegedly committed suicide in Mathura by hanging herself from a fan in her college's hostel room, police said.

The incident took place at a dental college in Mathura. The reason behind the first-year BDS student taking the extreme step is yet to be ascertained, the cops said.

"The matter came to light today when her roommate returned from a holiday and found the room locked. She knocked, but there was no response," police said, adding that the victim was a resident of Agra.

The room was forcibly opened by college staff in the presence of students and a police team, they said.

"The cause of her taking the extreme step is being investigated. However, no suicide note was found," Superintendent of Police (City) Shravan Kumar said.

The body has been sent for autopsy, police added.