Belthangady: In a tragic incident, a 19-year-old student of a private degree college died by suicide at his residence in Madantyar on Thursday.
The deceased student has been identified as Prateek Baliga(19), son of Prashant Baliga, a resident of Madanthyar Marigudi Hosamane.
Prateek was reportedly pursuing his first year BA, and was attempting his first semester examinations. However, on Thursday he was at home as there was no examination.
The reason for the extreme step is yet to be ascertained.
Meanwhile, a case in connection with the matter has been registered at the Punjalkatte Police Station.
