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Crime
Kota Hostel: JEE Student Found Dead in Bathroom, Police Seal Room
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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A 19‑year‑old JEE aspirant from Jounpur, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead in the bathroom of a hostel in Kota, Rajasthan, on Monday afternoon. Police have sealed the room as the case is under investigation.
A student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) from Jounpur, Uttar Pradesh, was discovered dead in the bathroom of a hostel in Kota, Rajasthan, on Monday afternoon. The victim was reportedly staying in the hostel while attending an online coaching program for the exam.
Local police responded to the scene after receiving a call about the deceased. Upon arrival, officers found the body and immediately sealed the room to preserve evidence.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities treating the death as suspicious. No further details about the cause of death have been released at this time.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety conditions in student hostels across the city, prompting calls for stricter oversight and better emergency protocols.
Local police responded to the scene after receiving a call about the deceased. Upon arrival, officers found the body and immediately sealed the room to preserve evidence.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities treating the death as suspicious. No further details about the cause of death have been released at this time.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety conditions in student hostels across the city, prompting calls for stricter oversight and better emergency protocols.