A tragic incident unfolded at IIT Delhi on October 22, where a second-year M.Sc. student was found dead in his hostel room. The deceased, identified as Kumar Yash, hailed from Deoghar, Jharkhand. Initial investigations suggest that the student may have taken his own life by hanging from a ceiling fan.
The circumstances surrounding Yash’s death point towards a potential suicide. His hostel room was reportedly locked from the inside, forcing friends and IIT staff to break the windows to gain entry. While a mobile crime team inspected the room, no suicide note was found. However, Yash’s medical records revealed that he had been receiving psychiatric treatment, raising concerns about his mental health.
The news of Yash’s passing has sent shockwaves through the IIT Delhi community. The incident highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues within educational institutions. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Yash’s death, and his family has been notified about the tragedy.