Tragedy Strikes: College Student's Life Cut Short in Jankipuram

Upasana Sheel, an 18-year-old college student, was found dead by apparent suicide at her home in Jankipuram. Initial investigations suggest she had been undergoing treatment for depression. Her body was discovered on Tuesday morning, raising concerns about mental health issues among young adults.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 09-12-2025 19:40 IST | Created: 09-12-2025 19:40 IST
Tragedy Strikes: College Student's Life Cut Short in Jankipuram
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In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, an 18-year-old college student named Upasana Sheel was found dead in her Jankipuram home on Tuesday. Authorities suspect she died by suicide.

The incident occurred in the Vashisht Puram area, under the jurisdiction of Jankipuram police station. Officials rushed to the scene after receiving reports that Upasana, a first-year BA psychology student at Maharishi University, was discovered hanging.

Family members described Upasana as appearing normal the previous night, but she was found deceased by late Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigations reveal she had been undergoing treatment for depression, and further legal proceedings are underway.

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