Sharda University Forms Committee To Ascertain Circumstances Leading To Student's Death

Noida: Greater Noida’s Sharda University has formed a high-power inquiry committee to ascertain the circumstances leading to the death of the BDS student in her hostel room. A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student, identified as Jyoti Sharma (21), allegedly took her own life on July 18, alleging harassment by two faculty members in her suicide note.

Following the incident, a case was registered at the Knowledge Park Police Station in Gautam Buddha Nagar, and two university staff members were taken into custody. The incident led to on-campus protests, with students demanding action over the student's death. 

Meanwhile, Sharda University issued a statement condemning the tragic incident and announced the formation of an inquiry committee. The administration also assured that the university is cooperating with the police and has provided all the documents to ensure a transparent investigation.

Here’s What Sharda University Said:

“Sharda University expresses profound sorrow at the tragic death of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student on the night of 18 July 2025. We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and the student's friends and peers. The University community is grieving this loss. A High Power Inquiry Committee has been constituted to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident and to recommend any further institutional measures. The University is fully cooperating with statutory authorities conducting their own processes. All required documentation and access have been extended; we will continue to cooperate transparently.”

According to the Greater Noida police, the deceased, Jyoti, allegedly left a suicide note accusing two faculty members, Mahinder Sir and Shairq Maam, of mental harassment and humiliation. The note read, "If I die, the teachers of PCP and Dental Material are to blame. Mahinder Sir and Shairq Maam are responsible for my death. I want them to go behind bars. They mentally harassed me. They humiliated me. I have been in stress because of them for a long time. I want them to face the same thing."

Based on a complaint filed by the victim's family, the police detained the two faculty members accused of harassment. "Two staff members from the management of the university have been arrested on the basis of the complaint lodged by the family members of the student," said Additional DCP, Greater Noida, Sudhir Kumar.

The police are investigating the incident to ascertain the exact reason behind Jyoti’s extreme step. The university has also reportedly suspended the two faculty members pending the outcome of the inquiry.

Further details regarding the incident are awaited.