On February 18, 2026, authorities continued their investigation into the tragic death of Fareeha, a 25-year-old final-year MBBS student at Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), who fell from the third floor of her hostel. Police confirmed that her body was handed over to her family after postmortem formalities and transported to Azad Kashmir for burial. Investigators have seized CCTV footage from the hostel for forensic examination and have recorded statements from fellow students and hostel residents to clarify the circumstances surrounding her death. Reports indicate that Fareeha had been experiencing depression for some time, prompting university authorities to document her mental health history as part of the inquiry. This incident follows the death of another female student, identified only as F, who also fell from the same hostel, raising serious concerns about student safety and mental health at FJMU.
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FJMU Lahore Student Deaths Raise Mental Health Concerns

Investigation into the death of Fareeha, a 25-year-old MBBS student at FJMU, raises concerns over student safety and mental health, following a similar incident. Calls for better support grow.
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