Khurda: A college student allegedly committed suicide in his hostel room at Jatni here on Wednesday. The deceased was a student of BSc Radiology, 2nd Year and was staying in the hostel of a private university.
The student was found hanging in his room today morning. According to reports, the student was expelled for copying in exams. He was under stress for this reason, due to which the student resorted to the extreme step, reports added.
The incident triggered unrest on the university premises. Local police rushed to the varsity and held discussion with the protesting students, following which the agitation was quelled. The body was sent for autopsy and a case was registered by Jatni police.