Nanded, October 14: In a heartbreaking incident, a 17-year-old boy, Sahil Nandedkar, hanged himself to death in his bedroom following Dasara celebrations with his family in Maharashtra's Nanded. The only son of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) Shilwant Nandedkar, who was diligently preparing for the IIT entrance exam, was found hanging from the ceiling fan after leaving a chilling message on the mirror that read, "I want to restart. I am not quitting." As investigations unfold, the circumstances surrounding his tragic decision remain unclear.

The incident came to light in the early hours of October 14, when Sahil's father, DCP Shilwant Nandedkar, went to wake his son for his morning routine. Noticing the door unusually locked from the inside and receiving no response to his calls, DCP Nandedkar peered through the window and was met with the sight of his son hanging from the ceiling fan. Authorities were alerted immediately, and the door was forcibly opened, revealing the tragic scene. ‘Sorry, I Couldn’t Fulfil Everyone’s High Hopes’: UPSC Aspirant Ends Life by Jumping From 8th Floor of Building in Maharashtra’s Thane.

Upon arrival, the authorities broke down the door and brought Sahil's body down. He was rushed to a government medical college and hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The local police registered the case as an accidental death and initiated an investigation to determine the factors that might have led Sahil to take such a drastic step. Dr Navdeep Singh Dies by Suicide: 2017 NEET Topper Ends Life by Hanging Himself at Parsi Anjuman Guest House.

As reported by the Times of India, there were no immediate indications of bullying or academic pressure, leaving many questions unanswered. In a haunting farewell, Sahil left a message on his bedroom mirror that read, "I enjoyed this life and body. I want to restart. I am not quitting." While the investigation is ongoing, authorities are focusing on understanding the pressures faced by the young student, who was preparing for both his HSC exams and the IIT entrance test.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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