Uproar in IIT Guwahati, dead body found hanging in hostel room

Guwahati, April 12: Family members of a first-year student at IIT Guwahati have alleged that ‘ragging’ could be the reason behind the death of a 20-year-old B.Tech student from Bihar, whose body was found in his hostel room on Wednesday night. met. IIT Guwahati. A report on Thursday said police have registered a case of unnatural death and a post-mortem has been conducted on the body, while the family has demanded an investigation.

Police sources say that it could be a case of suicide due to stress and other issues but they are investigating from all possible angles and are waiting for the autopsy report.

IIT Guwahati had maintained silence and issued a statement saying, “It is with deep regret that IIT Guwahati shares the unfortunate news of the death of a student on the campus on April 10.” Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and we are providing them with the necessary support during this difficult time. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. Our condolences are with the bereaved family. Keeping in mind the privacy of the student and the sensitivity of this incident, the media is requested to maintain discretion while reporting on this incident. ,

However, IIT Guwahati sources said that the body was found in his hostel room on Wednesday night, but the deceased’s roommate was not around. Sources said that initially even the security guards were not aware of this.
The family member said they have filed a separate police complaint against the institute for alleged negligence.

This year IIT Guwahati was in news for wrong reasons.
In January, a fourth-year student was taken unconscious to a hospital after partying on New Year’s Eve in Guwahati city, where she was declared dead on arrival.

Recently, another IIT Guwahati student was arrested by the Assam STF after claiming to have joined ISIS.