Ludhiana, Feb. 22 -- A 20-year-old student from Patiala was found dead in his hostel room at Sanskrit College, Khanna, on Friday morning. His body was seen hanging from a ceiling fan, prompting fellow students to break open the door.

Police recovered a suicide note from the room in which the student did not hold anyone responsible for his death. Instead, he apologised to his parents and urged them to take care of his siblings.

According to reports, the student was chatting with his friends until midnight on Thursday. When his room door was not opened the next morning, his hostel mates grew concerned. College principal Balwant Singh immediately informed the police and the student's family.

Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Amritpal ...