JNU shocker: Student hangs self in library, sent suicide note in email to professor

A Jawaharlal Nehru University student allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in the common area of the university's School of Language library on Friday.

The police was informed about the incident at around 12 pm after an English professor called them to inform he has received a suicide note in his e-mail. Rishi Thomas, who stayed in Mahi Mandvi boys hostel, sent the email to his professor just before hanging himself.

The MA second year student of JNU was rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead, a senior police officer said.

According to reports, preliminary inquiry suggests no foul play. Further probe is underway.