A 25-year-old civil services aspirant from Andhra Pradesh was found dead in his flat in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, on October 19, 2026, according to reports citing Delhi Police. The student, identified as Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy, was preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination.

The incident was reported in Old Rajinder Nagar, a locality known for housing civil services aspirants and coaching institutes. Police received a Police Control Room (PCR) call at approximately 2:38 PM regarding a suspected suicide. Officers subsequently reached the flat and found the student dead inside.

 

Police recover note during investigation

According to the police account reported by ANI and other news organisations, a note referring to study-related distress was recovered from the scene. Police also stated that their preliminary inquiry had not revealed indications of foul play.

The circumstances surrounding the student's death remain under investigation. The contents of the recovered note, as reported by police, do not by themselves establish the complete circumstances or cause of the incident.

 

Old Rajinder Nagar and the UPSC preparation environment

Old Rajinder Nagar is a prominent centre for UPSC preparation, attracting aspirants from Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India. The area has numerous coaching institutes and accommodation facilities catering to candidates preparing for the civil services examination.

The incident has drawn attention to the difficulties students can experience while preparing for highly competitive examinations. However, the specific circumstances surrounding this death should not be generalised to all UPSC aspirants.

Police have indicated that further details are awaited. The investigation is expected to establish additional information about the incident as the authorities proceed with their inquiry.