The incident has once again highlighted the intense mental and emotional pressure faced by civil service aspirants, prompting discussions on the need for better support systems.
New Delhi, 21 July 2025
On Saturday night, Tarun Thakur, a 25-year-old UPSC candidate, was discovered dead in his rented home in Old Rajinder Nagar, Central Delhi. According to police, the dead left behind a detailed suicide note in which he claimed that no one was to blame for his death. He allegedly committed suicide. The incident was reported by phone at approximately 6:32 PM to the Rajinder Nagar police station, according to the Delhi Police. After arriving at the location, Thakur was discovered using a bedsheet to hang from the ceiling fan. In a locked room on the second story of a building that he had been renting while studying for competitive examinations, the body was found.
Tarun Thakur was originally from Jammu and had come to Delhi to pursue his ambition of becoming a civil servant. His father reportedly tried contacting him earlier in the morning but received no response, which raised concern. Following repeated failed attempts, he contacted the landlord to check on his son’s well-being. The house owner accessed Thakur’s floor through a shared balcony from an adjacent room and saw him hanging. He immediately informed the police.
Police said Thakur had left behind a nine-page suicide note, where he reflected on his relationships with different members of his family. At the top of the letter, he placed a green Post-it note addressed to his brother, Devinder, asking him to ensure their father reads the note. The note contained emotional messages to his family and an explanation for his extreme decision. He did not accuse anyone of causing him distress. Instead, he wrote that while he had always tried to do good for others, he could no longer carry the burden he felt.
Soon after the discovery, word was sent to his brother Devinder, who lives in Gurgaon. In order to learn more about the occurrence, authorities have taken the body for a post-mortem and stated that more investigation is still on. So far, no evidence of foul play has been discovered by the police. The instance underlines once more the psychological and emotional strain that many candidates for the civil service endure while preparing.
