25-Year-Old Falls Into Depression and Stabs 22 People Due to Failing in Civil Exams

Balvinder Singh , who works for a software firm in Bengaluru attacked his parents and passers-by with a sword after losing his mental balance.

Civil services exam failure leads to depression and stabbing spree for a 25-year-old techie, who was later shot down by police in Karimnagar town of Telangana.

According to police, 25-year-old Balvinder Singh attacked his parents with a sword following an argument at home. Singh, who works for a software firm in Bengaluru, then stepped out to attack passers-by, leading to panic among people. Some pedestrians, two bikers and an auto-rickshaw driver were injured.

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‘The 25-year-old man who failed in civil services exam went into depression and stabbed 22 people including his parents.’

Police, who swung into action after learning about the incident, also came under attack. A constable who tried to snatch the sword from the man sustained injuries. As the situation slipped out of control, circle inspector Vijay Sarathi opened fire to disarm the man.

A critically injured Singh was taken to a hospital, where he died. Singh's parents and others who received grievous injuries were under treatment.

According to family members, Singh was a meritorious student since school. He stood sixth in the engineering, agriculture and medical common entrance test (EAMCET) in the district. After engineering in electronics, he got a job in Bengaluru and was earning Rs.18 lakh a year.

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Singh had a dream of passing the civil services exam. However, he failed to qualify and as a result went into depression. The man apparently lost his mental balance and was having frequent fights with his parents.

Source-IANS

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