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PhD Scholar Hangs Himself In Central University Of Rajasthan

PhD Scholar Hangs Himself In Central University Of Rajasthan

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JAIPUR -- A PhD scholar allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room in Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) in Ajmer.

"Mohit Chauhan committed suicide in his hostel room last evening. The body was shifted to a local hospital and his parents living in Uttar Pradesh have been informed about the matter," police said.

No suicide note has been recovered from his room but and documents recovered from the room are being examined, additional SP Ajmer Rural Vinit Kumar Bansal said.

"Initial information suggested that he was under depression. There were also allegations that his guide was harassing him," he said.

Investigation is on to ascertain the cause of the suicide.

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