Chandigarh, Jan. 15 -- A 19-year-old BTech student of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday afternoon.

According to students and authorities, the teenager allegedly consumed some poisonous substance and immediately alerted a friend to call an ambulance.

The boy, who lived in a single-person hostel room, was initially rushed to the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, from where he was referred to PGIMER. He later succumbed during treatment. His parents were informed and the body was moved to the mortuary for autopsy.

As per senior police officers, the student left behind a suicide note, in which he revealed his struggle with depression and anxiety, while apologising to his parents. In...