The student, identified as Roshni, had returned to Bhopal from her hometown in Alirajpur district just two days earlier. According to PG staff, she did not come out of her room for college in the morning, prompting concern among roommates. When repeated calls went unanswered, the guard was alerted and the doors were forced open. She was found unconscious in the bathroom and rushed to Hamidia Hospital, where doctors declared her dead around 8:30 am.
An empty bottle believed to have contained an acidic substance was recovered from the scene. Police said all angles, including the circumstances leading up to the incident, are being examined.
Roshni’s father, Vantar Singh Kalesh, who arrived in Bhopal to claim her body, said his daughter had spoken about academic stress but remained determined. “She always told me, ‘Papa, I will study.’ She worked hard to secure admission on her own,” he said, referring to her NEET score of over 400. Family members said she had been at home for a few days before returning to college on Saturday.
PG manager Karuna Nair said Roshni was friendly and interacted well with others. “Her friends later told us she had spoken about feeling distressed over the past two days. We were not informed earlier,” she said, adding that CCTV cameras are installed across the premises.
GMC Dean Kavita N. Singh confirmed that faculty members were aware the student had been struggling to cope academically. “Messages on her phone suggest she was worried about not understanding portions of the coursework despite her efforts,” the dean said.
Roshni, the elder of two sisters, had taken admission in October and was living off-campus as a day scholar. Fellow students described her as quiet and serious about her studies.
Police have registered a case and are awaiting a detailed forensic report. Counseling support has been offered to students at the college.
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