Tragedy in Kanpur: Gold Medallist Engineer Dies After 50 Job Attempts
Tragedy in Kanpur: Gold Medallist Engineer Dies After 50 Job Attempts
Kanpur mourns BTech gold medallist Anand Kumar, who died by suicide after 50 failed attempts at government jobs. His heartbreaking note highlights immense pressure on youth.
A promising future was tragically cut short in Kanpur, where a 23-year-old B.Tech gold medallist died by suicide after reportedly failing to secure a government job despite 50 attempts. Anand Kumar, who topped his college in 2024 and secured the third position in Uttar Pradesh, was found dead in his room, leaving behind a poignant note for his father.
The devastating incident unfolded while Anand's family was away in Bihar for his elder brother's wedding. Alerted by a domestic helper when Anand didn't answer his door, police eventually broke in, discovering him hanging from a ceiling fan in the Gujaini area of Govind Nagar. The body was later sent for post-mortem, and his last rites were performed on Saturday evening.
Anand's note, recovered by police, reportedly read, "Sorry, papa, I tried nearly 50 times to get a government job, but I couldn't succeed. Please forgive me." This heart-wrenching message encapsulates the immense pressure and disappointment faced by countless young individuals striving for stability through highly competitive examinations in India.
His father, Rajkumar, a retired employee from Lohiya Private Limited, shared his son's diligent efforts. After graduating, Anand completed a one-year apprenticeship with Power Grid before dedicating himself entirely to preparing for various government recruitment tests. He appeared for examinations conducted by Railways, SSC, banks, and the education department, all notoriously competitive fields in India. Despite his academic brilliance, having been awarded a gold medal on August 13, 2024, for his outstanding performance in Electrical Engineering at PSIT, success in these coveted exams tragically eluded him.
Rajkumar lamented that Anand had "done everything right" but still couldn't achieve his goal, stating his son had been under severe stress for months. This heartbreaking story sheds light on the intense competition, limited opportunities, and the often overwhelming mental burden placed on job seekers in the country. It serves as a stark reminder and calls for a deeper societal conversation about mental health support, career counseling, and the immense expectations tied to securing government employment in India.
