Two attempt suicide in Alibaug after failing in SSC, one dies

MUMBAI: Two boys attempted suicide in Alibaug taluka of neighbouring Raigad district over failure in SSC exam, while one of them died, the other one is struggling for life.

Dayal Laxman Mhatre (17), a student of Babasaheb Nazre High School, Awas, committed suicide by consuming poison after learning that he has failed in SSC exam, results of which were declared on Tuesday.

Gaurav Amle (17), student of Vadke High School, Chondi too attempted suicide by consuming poison. He was admitted to Alibaug Civil Hospital and is in critical condition.