A 28-year-old MPSC aspirant died by suicide in Pune due to significant financial distress.
PUNE: A 28-year-old MPSC aspirant was found hanging at his rented flat in Pune’s Shaniwar Peth on Wednesday morning, with a two-page note mentioning debts of around Rs 2.5 lakh, police said.
Senior inspector Navnath Jagtap of Vishrambaug police said the note, purportedly written by Deshmukh, indicated that financial distress may have prompted him to take the extreme step. Deshmukh had been staying in a one-BHK flat on the third floor of a building along with other students for around eight months, police said. His death came amid protests by MPSC aspirants in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, including the alleged leak of the Drug Inspector (Group-B) screening examination paper held in March. Following Deshmukh’s death, political leaders and activists demanded greater accountability in the recruitment system. Police have registered a case of suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding Deshmukh’s death.
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar said students from rural and financially weaker backgrounds often borrow money to move to cities such as Pune for exam preparation, adding that delays and uncertainty can increase their financial and mental stress. He sought government assistance for Deshmukh’s family.
Preliminary Findings in Deshmukh Case
Authorities are investigating the death of Deshmukh, with initial reports suggesting he was experiencing financial difficulties. DCP (Zone I) Krushikesh Rawale confirmed that police are currently questioning family members and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.