Doda: A 17-year-old Class 12 student from Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir was found dead yesterday, hours after the declaration of the board examination results.
The deceased has been identified as Revansh Sharma, a resident of Paryote village in Doda district. He had appeared in the Class 12 examinations this year and had reportedly failed in the Economics subject. According to available information, the student became distressed after checking his result and was later found dead.
Reacting to the incident, Shakti Raj Parihar, MLA Doda West and BJP Vice President Jammu and Kashmir, expressed grief over the student’s death. In a social media post, he said he was deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Revansh Sharma following the declaration of the Class 12 results.
Parihar said no examination or mark sheet is greater than a human life and termed the incident heartbreaking. He extended condolences to the bereaved family and said words fall short in consoling parents who have lost their young son in such painful circumstances.
The MLA said the incident highlights the intense mental pressure faced by students in today’s competitive environment. He stressed that failure in an examination is not the end of life and urged parents, teachers, and society to stand by students during difficult phases. He also called for stronger counselling systems and mental health support in schools and colleges so that students do not feel isolated or helpless.
Police said they have taken cognisance of the matter and are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death. [KNT]
