Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- After years of facing rejections in competitive government examinations, a 24-year-old man from Mancherial allegedly died by suicide by consuming pesticide.

The incident occurred on February 19. Kiran, a resident of Kota Boguda Colony seeking employment, was depressed over being unable to crack the examinations.

He was immediately shifted to a hospital where he succumbed while undergoing treatment.

According to his brother, Kiran reportedly spent a large amount on special coaching for Group-IV examinations inHyderabad. He was under severe mental stress.

Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily....