- IIT Roorkee second-year student died by suicide Thursday.
- Police found the locked room, recovered body, suicide note.
- Institute expressed grief, offered support, cooperating with police.
A second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee died by suicide in his hostel room late Thursday night, police said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Ayush Rajoria, who was enrolled in the BS-MS programme in Mathematics and Computing under the Department of Mathematics.
IIT Roorkee Expresses Grief, Offers Support To Family
In an official media statement issued on Friday, IIT Roorkee expressed “profound sadness” over Rajoria’s untimely demise and extended its heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by the police. The Institute is extending its full cooperation to the authorities and is committed to providing all necessary support to the family,” the statement issued by Media Cell In-charge Sonika Srivastava read.
The institute said its administration stands with the campus community and will extend support to those affected by the tragedy. It also urged everyone to “respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from speculation regarding the incident”.
Police Recover Note From Student’s Computer
According to Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Navneet Singh Bhullar, the Roorkee Police Control Room received an alert through the 112 emergency service late Thursday night.
“Police found the room locked from the inside; upon gaining entry, they recovered the body,” SSP Bhullar said, confirming that Rajoria had died by suicide.
He added that a detailed suicide note was found on the student’s computer, which the police will examine before taking further action in accordance with the law.
Post-Mortem Examination Underway
The police sent the body to the Civil Hospital in Roorkee for a post-mortem examination. Inquest and post-mortem procedures are underway, while the Roorkee police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.
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