Dehradun: A 23-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead at her residence in the Chandrabani area of Dehradun on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
The deceased, identified as Riya, was regarded as a bright student. She had scored 96.7 percent in Class 12 examinations and later emerged as a college topper. According to officials, she was preparing for the NEET examination.
Police said family members discovered her unresponsive inside her room after she failed to respond when called for breakfast on Wednesday morning.
Circle Officer (Sadar) Ankit Kandari said the incident came to light around 10:30 am when her mother repeatedly called her but received no response. After the room was opened, the family found her hanging and informed the police.
During the investigation, officials recovered a brief handwritten note from the scene. According to police, the note contained messages expressing love and apology to her parents. Authorities said the contents of the note are being examined as part of the investigation.
Police stated that family members did not report any noticeable changes in her behaviour or signs of distress in the days leading up to the incident. According to relatives, she had attended a religious gathering with her family the previous night and was following her usual routine.
Officials said no definitive reason behind the incident has been established so far. Statements of family members and neighbours have been recorded, and further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the case.
