A 22-year-old engineering student, identified as Jadav Sai Teja, was found dead in his hostel room at Siddharth Engineering College, Hyderabad. His death has sparked outrage amid allegations of ragging, physical assault, and extortion by seniors.
**Disturbing Last Video Emerges**
According to an NDTV report, before his death, Sai Teja recorded a video in which he appeared visibly distressed and fearful. In the clip, he described being beaten, threatened, and repeatedly asked for money by seniors.
“I was going to college. Four or five people came and threatened me. They are coming and demanding money. They are also hitting me, and I’m very scared. They are coming to me and asking for money, and they are hitting me. What should I do? I’m going to die. Please save me,” he said in the recording.
**Allegations of Forced Drinking and Extortion**
Sai Teja’s family lawyer, Advocate Kishore, claimed that the student was allegedly taken to a bar by his seniors, forced to consume alcohol, and made to pay nearly ₹10,000. According to the lawyer, the constant harassment and financial pressure contributed to Sai Teja taking this tragic step.
**Family Rushes Overnight, Police Begin Probe**
Upon learning of the tragedy, Sai Teja’s family, accompanied by their lawyer, traveled nearly 300 km overnight to Hyderabad. The police have registered a case and are actively investigating both the alleged ragging and the circumstances leading to the suicide.
**Spotlight Back on Ragging in Colleges**
This incident has once again shed light on the persistent issue of ragging in educational institutions, despite strict laws and guidelines aimed at curbing the menace.
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