IIT Guwahati Student Found Dead in Brahmaputra Hostel Room

Guwahati: A third-year Computer Science student at the Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) was found dead in his hostel room in Guwahati on Monday, police said. The body of the male student, who hailed from Uttar Pradesh, was found in his room in the Brahmaputra Hostel.

Investigation is underway, a police officer said, adding, the body has been sent for postmortem examination.

“IITG is deeply saddened to report the loss of a student from our community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the student's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time,” a spokesperson stated.

"We encourage our student community to reach out to our support networks. IITG reaffirms its commitment to fostering a supportive and safe environment for all students," the spokesperson said.

The well-being of students is the top priority of IIT -G and it is committed to providing support and resources to help students navigate the challenges they may face, he said.

“IITG remains dedicated to prioritising the mental health and well-being of our student community during these challenging times,” he added.

This is the fourth death of a student in IIT -G this year. Earlier on August 9, a female student was allegedly found hanging in her room.

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