Malkajgiri, Sept. 22 -- A first-year engineering student died allegedly by suicide in his hostel under Medipally police station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, police said on Monday.

According to officials, the student died by hanging himself after recording a video claiming that his seniors were torturing him and demanding money.

A police official said, "We have registered a case and are investigating the matter. More details will be provided later."

Earlier, on September 11, the Delhi High Court raised grave concern over the rising number of student suicides in higher education institutions, emphasising the urgent need for a robust and responsive anti-ragging system.

This came as the Court disposed of two petitions filed by t...