'I am sorry': NEET aspirant dies by suicide after recording video for mother

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HINGOLI: An 18-year-old student from Maharashtra's Hingoli, who recently appeared for the NEET-UG re-examination , allegedly died by suicide after recording a video message for his mother on his mobile phone, officials said on Thursday.

Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the student's death was linked to the national-level medical entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), following claims by his family that he found the re-test difficult, accordingto news agency PTI.
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The deceased, identified as Sushil Dhage , a resident of Ashtavinayak Nagar in Hingoli city, allegedly jumped into a well around 10.30 am on Wednesday, an official told reporters.

Before taking the extreme step, Sushil recorded a 33-second video in which he apologised to his mother.

“I am going to commit suicide, and you (mother) should not take tension. In my next life, I want to be born as your child. Be with Sumedh. I am sorry.’’ the official said, quoting the message by Dhage in the clip.