Adilabad (Telangana) [India], March 1 (ANI): An intermediate student died by suicide by jumping into the Sathnala dam after he was unable to reach the examination centre on time at Jainath Mandal of Adilabad district on Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Shiva Kumar, a native of Magurla village in Jainath mandal.

Also Read | Bill Gates Meets PM Narendra Modi, Discusses ‘AI for Public Good’ (See Pic).

Speaking to ANI, Sai Nath, an inspector posted at Jainath police station, said, "The deceased was an intermediate second-year student, identified as Shiva Kumar. He was a native of Magurla village in Jainath mandal. He had three backlogs in the Intermediate in the first year. He didn't go to the exam centre as he was late and stayed back at the bus stand. Overcome by the fear of failing the exam, he wrote a suicide note before jumping to his death in the Sathnala dam. The incident took place around 10.30 am this morning. The body was fished out and a post-mortem conducted. His mortal remains have been handed over to his family members. A case has been registered."

Further updates are awaited. (ANI)

Also Read | Morarji Desai Birth Anniversary 2024: Gujarat Vidyapith Honours Former Prime Minister on His 129th Birth Anniversary.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)