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Crime
20-year-old NEET aspirant Khushbu Patel hangs herself in Kota's Landmark City
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:32 PM
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A 20‑year‑old NEET aspirant, Khushbu Patel, was found dead after hanging herself in a rented flat in Landmark City, Kota, on Tuesday evening.
Kota, Rajasthan – Police discovered the body of 20‑year‑old Khushbu Patel, a NEET aspirant, on Tuesday evening in a rented flat located in the Landmark City area of the Kunjadi police jurisdiction. The young woman had been preparing for the national medical entrance exam when she allegedly tied a rope and hanged herself.
According to local authorities, Patel was sharing the one‑room accommodation with her younger sister. Neighbours reported hearing faint noises before the incident, but no immediate signs of distress were observed. The police have sealed the premises and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact sequence of events.
The tragic death underscores the mounting pressure faced by students preparing for competitive exams in India. Mental‑health professionals have repeatedly warned about the psychological strain on NEET candidates, urging families and institutions to provide adequate support.
Kota police have registered the case as a suicide and are reaching out to Patel’s family for further details. They have also appealed to the community to remain vigilant and report any signs of mental‑health crises among students.
According to local authorities, Patel was sharing the one‑room accommodation with her younger sister. Neighbours reported hearing faint noises before the incident, but no immediate signs of distress were observed. The police have sealed the premises and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact sequence of events.
The tragic death underscores the mounting pressure faced by students preparing for competitive exams in India. Mental‑health professionals have repeatedly warned about the psychological strain on NEET candidates, urging families and institutions to provide adequate support.
Kota police have registered the case as a suicide and are reaching out to Patel’s family for further details. They have also appealed to the community to remain vigilant and report any signs of mental‑health crises among students.