A female student died in her dormitory at a vocational school in Hunan Province
On January 14th, a shocking news emerged from Hunan Province where a female student passed away in her dormitory at the Hanyang Institute of Technology. The cause of her death has been determined through forensic examination, and the case is being handled by the Yanianfeng District Public Security Bureau of Hengyang City. This incident sparked intense reactions on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media platform, as netizens expressed their shock, disbelief, anger, confusion, and concern in various ways.
14 October 2023
Many posts shared on Weibo lamented about the recurring incidents of deaths in dormitories, with some users questioning what could be causing these tragic events and whether it was due to depression or academic pressure. One user expressed their frustration by saying: "Why are there so many deaths in dormitories? What's going on? I don't want this issue to be buried. Are the deaths in the dormitory due to depression or pressure?"
Others were concerned about the mental health of students, especially in light of recent incidents like these. They highlighted the importance of paying attention to such issues and waiting for official reports. As one user wrote: "Since it has already been determined that this is not a criminal case, don't guess anymore. Respect the deceased and also hope everyone can take good care of themselves and cherish their lives."
However, some netizens criticized the school’s handling of the situation. They questioned why, after graduating, these students could live in the dormitory without the school's consent. One user commented: "According to his understanding, the girl is a graduate of the school and has not found a place to live after graduating this year. She has been living in the school dormitory but did not report it to the school... Excluding criminal cases. In terms of the handling of this matter, there may be places that the family of the deceased do not agree with."
Another user shared a story about similar incidents happening in their own school and expressed concern over the increasing number of such news. They wrote: "Recent news about the school, not murder or 80 this is reported out, there are still how many such things in places where I don't see it, and why after graduates, they can live in the school without the school's consent? Don't they take up the dormitory?"
Some netizens expressed shock and disbelief at the tragic event. One user wrote: "My god, what happened?" Another shared their condolences with a simple but heartfelt message: "Gosh, have they explained it yet? (literal translation) or Have they explained it yet? (grammarally correct in English)"
However, amidst the shock and sadness, there were also voices of reason that urged caution before jumping to conclusions. One netizen said: "Please wait for an official response before making any judgments." They advised against guessing about certain aspects of the incident.
As more details emerge from this tragic event, one thing is clear - the death of this female student has deeply affected people in Hunan Province and beyond. The community is united in their grief and concern, as they wait for official statements or explanations that might shed some light on what happened. As one user concluded: "Shocked by heaven, must investigate strictly."
