Kannur Dental College Student Suicide: Police Investigate Loan App Harassment and Teacher Abuse The tragic suicide of Nithin Raj, a student at Kannur Dental College, has prompted a thorough police investigation into allegations of harassment by illegal loan apps and potential abuse by a teacher. According to preliminary reports, Nithin’s death occurred amid intense pressure from loan app operators, whose messages were reportedly sent to his family and a teacher. The police are examining how the teacher’s contact details were accessed by the loan app, suspecting either a shared contact list or deliberate entry by the student. Nithin’s father, Rajan, revealed that his son had taken a loan to cover medical expenses for his mother’s surgery. He expressed frustration that the college authorities failed to inform the family about the financial strain, despite the student’s efforts to repay the loan. Rajan also highlighted that the family had been working to settle the debt, but the persistent harassment from loan app agents intensified the stress. The police have initiated a probe under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, citing allegations of caste-based harassment and potential abuse by the teacher. Faculty members Dr. M.K. Ram and Dr. K.T. Sangeetha are under consideration for arrest, as the investigation seeks to determine if they played a role in the student’s distress. The 11-member inquiry team is gathering testimonies from students and staff to build a comprehensive understanding of the events leading to Nithin’s death. Protests have erupted in Kannur, with the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Mahila Association organizing demonstrations at the college.#students_federation_of_india #kannur_dental_college #nithin_raj #rajans_family #democratic_mahila_association
