Bengaluru, April 10 A second-year Pre-University Course student allegedly died by suicide at her residence here, hours after the exam results were announced, police said on Friday.
Tanushree (17), a science student, reportedly failed in three subjects, which is suspected to be the reason behind her taking such a drastic step, they said.
However, no suicide note was found at the scene, except her hall ticket, which was lying on the bed.
According to police, the incident came to light on Thursday around 3:30 pm, shortly after the results were announced.
She hanged herself from the ceiling fan when no one was at home. Her mother had gone to work, a senior police officer said.
Citing preliminary investigation, the officer said it is a clear case of suicide. She was apparently distressed over failing in three subjects and had also called her friends to discuss the same.
When she did not respond to their calls and messages later, her friends decided to check on her, he said.
Based on her mother's complaint, a case of unnatural death has been filed, with Hebbal police investigation indicating it to be a case of suicide, police added.