Ludhiana, July 31 -- A first-year BA student from a college in Ludhiana died by suicide at her home in Maharaj Nagar on Thursday, reportedly due to stress related to academic performance. The student, an 18-year-old resident of the city, was found hanging when her mother returned from work in the afternoon.

According to preliminary information, the student had been under mental stress for several days. Family members reported that she was worried about lagging behind in her studies, which had deeply affected her emotional well-being.

On the day of the incident, the student was alone at home. Her mother had left for work early in the morning, her father had gone to attend his business, and her brother had gone to the gym. When her mother...