A 19-year-old college student was found dead at the women’s hostel of Chaudhary College in Sector 7, Gandhinagar, on Wednesday, officials said.
The deceased has been identified as Shivani Bhojabhai Ahir, a first-year BA student. She was a resident of Saniatar village in Radhanpur taluka of Patan district and was staying at the hostel for her studies.
According to officials, the incident is suspected to be a case of suicide. Shivani was reported missing on Tuesday evening, and her body was discovered on Wednesday morning, triggering panic among hostel residents.
At the time of the incident, college examinations were underway. The exact reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained.
A team from the Sector-7 police station, led by PI Gohil, reached the spot and began an investigation. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.